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Despite Saudi authorities promising reforms in 2020, people who committed crimes as minors still face execution.
Comment: The Sisi regime will take Biden's exoneration of Beblawi as a sign that the new administration is willing to informally green light its human rights abuses, writes Sam Hamad.
Rights group slams Denmark's designation of Syria as 'safe'
Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor has called on Denmark to rethink its decision to return Syrian refugees to Damascus.
Syria Insight: Fears grow for Syrian refugees in Denmark
The Danish government has revoked the residencies of dozens of Syrian refugees, the first European country to do so, as part of new ...
The Crown star calls for release of British-Iranian man
With the launch of a new Amnesty International campaign, British film and TV stars have called on the Iranian government to release Anoosheh ...
UAE candidate cannot become Interpol president, says UK report
A new report urges the international community to prevent the appointment of a UAE General to Interpol president.
Uighur women violated and repressed by Xinjiang's draconian policies
Uighur women and girls are not only enduring unspeakable cruelties in internment camps, subject to draconian sterilisation procedures, rape and ...
Saudi coalition kills wanted Houthi commander in Yemen’s Marib
Abdul Latif Hammoud, a Houthi commander who had a $5 million bounty on his head was killed by the Saudi-led coalition in Marib.
Biden administration says torture-accused Egypt ex-PM 'had diplomatic immunity'
Plaintiff Mohamed Soltan said the US State Department has 'erred in its interpretation of the law'.
HTS terror designation 'unfair', Jolani claims in first interview
The interview is widely seen as the HTS leader's latest attempt to rehabilitate his image among Western states.
Jordan denies reports it plans to expel Syrian activist
The Jordanian government has denied reports that it plans to deport three Syrian refugees, including the prominent activist Hasna al-Hariri, ...
Saudi arrested as juvenile faces execution despite reforms: HRW
"In sentencing a child to die while ignoring torture allegations, the Saudi court made a mockery of the country’s alleged 'reforms'," ...
Watchdog urges Morocco to release jailed W Sahara journalist
Moroccan authorities are being urged to free Mohamed Lamine Haddi, who has reportedly been force fed in prison.
Turkish police detain expelled pro-Kurdish MP: son
Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu has been detained by Turkish police, following his expulsion for parliament.
Russian rights groups slam Moscow's role in Syria
The first-ever report issued by Russian NGOs on the Syrian conflict gives a rare insight into abuses committed by Russian forces.
Shadow of murderous brothers hangs over Libyan town
More than 100 bodies have been exhumed from mass graves in Tarhuna, with dozens more missing and presumed dead.
Gaza man: After torture, Hamas forced me to divorce
Rami Aman documented torture and being forced to divorce his wife at the hands of Hamas.
Lebanese military intelligence 'forcibly disappeared, tortured' Tripoli protesters: HRW
Lebanese activists have been tortured after taking part in January's Tripoli protests.
Iran 'obsessively' carrying out executions: activists
Rights groups said Iran is "obsessively" executing death row inmates despite a decline in public support for capital punishment.
EU to sanction 3 Iranians for human rights abuses
For the first time since 2013, the EU will impose travel bans and asset freezes on a number of Iranians accused of human rights abuses.
Lebanon orders probe into torture of detained Syrians
Lebanon's prosecutor general Ghassan Oueidat has ordered to open an investigation on the alleged torture of more than 20 Syrians in ...
Last Jewish families 'leave Yemen' after Houthi ultimatum: report
Thirteen Yemeni Jews have left their homes in Sanaa after an ultimatum by Houthi rebels.
Syrian opposition conference in Damascus shut down by regime
An opposition conference scheduled to take place in Damascus over the weekend was stopped by the regime, who claimed the organisers lacked the ...
Suspects arrested over killing of Libya militia leader
Two suspects were arrested in an investigation over the killing of a militia leader wanted by the International Criminal Court.
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