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The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue will leave Vienna after critics say it allowed Saudi Arabia to cover up its human rights record.
Allegations that Algerian activists of a pro-democracy protest movement were tortured in detention have prompted rights groups to demand an urgent probe.
Female doctor killed in eastern Afghanistan
A female doctor was killed in a bomb blast in Jalalabad in what appeared to be another targeted hit.
EU probe on alleged migrant pushbacks is inconclusive
A Frontex investigation into allegations of illegal migrant pushbacks on Greece and Turkey's maritime border turned out to be inconclusive.
France bans far-right group that blocked migrants
The French government banned Generation Identity, a far-right group known to attempt blocking migrants from entering the country.
Saudi activist in court for first time since release
In her first court appearance since her provisional release, Saudi activist Loujain Al-Hathloul appealed restrictions including a five-year travel ban.
Draft law sparks fears for women's rights in Egypt
The draft personal status law would be a major set-back for women's rights if realised, a leading Egyptian rights organisation ...
Delhi's anti-Muslim riots: ‘We have no hope for justice’
In-depth: The communal violence in 2020 was the deadliest in decades as armed Hindu mobs rampaged through Muslim neighbourhoods. A year later, ...
Jailed Iranian bodybuilder sews lips to protest prison abuse
Khaled Pirzadeh has been allegedly beaten by Iran's brutal authorities on multiple occasion, leaving him in need of hospital treatment, which he ...
Israeli drones, spyware sold to Myanmar despite ban: report
Israeli companies Cellebrite, Elbit Systems and Gaia Automotive Industries have reportedly sold arms and spyware to Myanmar.
US to review Israeli spyware firm NSO Group
US Department of Justice has reportedly asked WhatsApp to provide details of the users that were targeted by the spyware creator's software, ...
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.
Riots in Algeria following jailing of activist
Protesters burnt tyres and blocked several roads in Ouargla after a court in the town convicted Ameur Guerrache to seven-years in prison.
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 ...
59 Algerian pro-democracy activists released from jail: ministry
Dozens of pro-democracy activists were released from jail, Algeria's justice ministry confirmed on Saturday.
Iran should probe deadly shooting on Pakistan border: HRW
Human Rights Watch called on Iran Friday to investigate a deadly shooting by Revolutionary Guards against smugglers attempting to transport fuel into neighbouring Pakistan.
Anger brews over prison death of Bangladesh writer
Hundreds of people in Bangladesh took part Saturday in a second day of demonstrations sparked by the death of a writer at a high security ...
Saudi opposition party, exiled activists, welcome US Khashoggi report
The opposition National Assembly Party consists of activists and academics calling for democracy in Saudi Arabia.
US won't sanction Saudi prince for approving Khashoggi murder
The US accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of approving Jamal Khashoggi's murder, but stopped short of imposing sanctions on the ...
Trial sparks a wave of desperation in Iraq's Kurdistan
Comment: The trial of five Kurdish activists and journalists for 'spying' has left Kurds furious with their leaders. As hardship ...
HRW urges Iran to probe deadly shooting on border
Monday's shooting in the border area near the town of Saravan killed at least 10 people and wounded five, HRW said, citing Baluchi ...
Algeria's Hirak proves it never went away
Comment: Algeria's protesters returned to the streets this week, proving they haven't been weakened by the hiatus caused by the pandemic, or ...
Generation Identity: The new face of Europe’s far-right movement
In-depth: France has said it will dissolve Generation Identity, one of Europe's fastest growing far-right youth movements.
Repression fails to stamp out Arab activism: Amnesty
Despite the challenges, human rights defenders across the Middle East and North Africa are continuing their battle for civil ...
The conviction of Eyad Al-Gharib is a historic moment for Syrian victims of torture.
The allegation comes amid concerns over the equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in Lebanon.
Dozens of Algerian students defied police Tuesday to demonstrate in the capital Algiers.
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