human rights violations

Sudan civil war: Still no end in sight - opinion

The entire Sudanese nation is a victim of this pitiless and uncompromising struggle for power.

Zaki's release: A victory or smokescreen for Egypt's human rights?

Observers debate whether Egypt's pardon of a detained researcher signifies genuine reform or is merely an attempt to placate international critics.

By HANNAH LEVIN/THE MEDIA LINE
09/08/2023
Members of a Taliban delegation leave after peace talks with Afghan politicians in Moscow, May, 2019

Taliban rejects UN report on human rights breaches in Afghanistan

Afghan Taliban rebuff United Nations report on pervasive human rights violations in the country, asserting the respect of rights under Islamic laws.

By ARSHAD MEHMOUD/THE MEDIA LINE
01/08/2023

Yazidi women rescued eight years after ISIS kidnapping - analysis

While many Yazidis have been saved, the community continues to live in displaced persons' camps and does not receive much international assistance.

Iran hangs two men for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam

Yousef Mehrdad and Sadrollah Fazeli Zare were executed for crimes of blasphemy, insulting Islam and other sanctities.

08/05/2023

Palestinian rights groups demand probe into death of preacher in Hamas detention

Mohammed al-Sufi was known for his criticism of Hamas leaders and their ties to Iran and was detained upon his return from Egypt last week.

Iran stoning

Islamic Republic sees 75% rise in executions of Iranians in 2022

The report alleges that only 12% of state executions were reported by officials.

Amid criticism, Columbia University announces a new research center in Tel Aviv

For decades, Columbia has been the site of heated debate among both faculty and students over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
05/04/2023

Iranian human rights violations ignore Koran, are blasphemy to Islam - opinion

The Iranian government casually ignores the Koran’s teaching, which is tantamount to blasphemy in brazen defiance of Islam’s teachings.

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