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The UN special envoy on Myanmar on Friday demanded an end to the military's 'repression' of protesters
The violence has brought condemnation from around the world.
US hopes Iran will 'engage' after Europeans drop censure
State Department spokesman Ned Price said the United States was "pleased" that the Europeans withdrew a plan to censure Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency's meeting in Vienna.
Thirty-eight dead in Myanmar's 'bloodiest' day since coup: UN
The UN said at least 38 people died in the "bloodiest" day of Myanmar's crisis.
Iraq executes 3 'terrorism' convicts: local officials
Iraq on Wednesday hanged three men convicted on 'terrorism' in Nasiriyah prison in Dhi Qar province, the only detention centre in the country ...
Iraq gets first shipment vaccine from China
Iraq on Tuesday received 50,000 Sinopharm vaccines donated by China.
Egyptian journalist detained upon return to Cairo
Exiled writer Jamal al-Jaml disappeared upon his return to Cairo late last month and resurfaced on Saturday before the State Security ...
Myanmar's coup: How global powers failed Rohingya Muslims
Analysis: With the veneer of Myanmar's democracy now removed, the plight of Rohingya Muslims continues to be overshadowed by geopolitical ...
China smears female Uighur ex-detainees as 'inferior', adulterers
Chinese officials have targeted Uighur former detainees in recent months, rejecting allegations of forced sterilisation and abuse.
Iraq to receive first delivery of Covid-19 vaccines
Iraq is experiencing a resurgence in Covid-19 cases attributed to new strains spreading in the country.
For Egyptian activists abroad, a growing fear
Family members of Egyptian activists now living abroad are being targeted by security forces and arrested on vague charges, as an effort by ...
Trudeau slammed for abstaining from Uighur rights vote
A US-based Uighur rights group slammed Trudeau's decision as a 'complete disappointment'.
Syrian activists welcome Germany's historic Syria regime torture conviction
The conviction of Eyad Al-Gharib is a historic moment for Syrian victims of torture.
China says Iran nuclear issue at 'critical point’
China has said that issues relating to Iran’s nuclear programme are reaching a critical point and sanctions must be lifted.
Biden to 'downgrade' anti-IS envoy role in US reshuffle
The reshuffle is seen as another sign the Biden government is refocusing on other areas of the world.
US to seek seat on UN human rights body
The US will rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council, after the previous administration of Donald Trump withdrew.
Canadian MPs say China's treatment of Uighurs is 'genocide'
MPs voted unanimously to label China's treatment of Uighurs as 'genocide' and ministers called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to officially ...
US urged to reintroduce bill banning Uighur forced-labour products
The bill would allow a US president to force sanction on anyone responsible for the labour trafficking of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in ...
Egypt pro-regime figures take aim at Clubhouse
Early signs of a witch hunt have emerged against Egyptian users of the invite-only audio-chat app Clubhouse.
What Myanmar's military coup means for Rohingya Muslims
In-depth: Concerns are mounting over the fate of Rohingya Muslims following Myanmar's military coup, with refugees uncertain about repatriation ...
EU set to agree sanctions over Russia, Myanmar crackdowns
The EU on Monday warned Myanmar's military rulers it "stands ready" to impose sanctions over their coup.
Iran mulls EU-proposed 'informal meeting' with US
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran is studying a European Union proposal for an informal meeting between current members of ...
Iran says talks with IAEA chief 'fruitful'
The result of the talks will be released later on Sunday, Tehran's ambassador to the UN agency said.
UN nuclear chief starts Tehran talks as deadline looms
The talks with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi come ahead of an end-of-Sunday deadline to limit inspections by the UN nuclear watchdog.
China will donate 200,000 Covid-19 vaccines to Algeria, the Chinese ambassador to Algiers said.
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