Human rights

US Democrat threatens to block military aid to Egypt, cites human rights abuses

Washington has long provided Egypt with large amounts of military and other aid, ever since the Arab world's most populous nation signed a peace deal with neighboring Israel in 1979.

By REUTERS
01/10/2023

Iran protesters mark anniversary of bloody crackdown in southeast

In the Sept. 30 crackdown, security forces killed at least 66 people, according to Amnesty International.

By REUTERS
29/09/2023

Egypt to hold elections in early December; Sisi looking strong

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi took power in 2013, deposing a short-lived Muslim Brotherhood government elected during the Arab Spring * reports of a crackdown on dissent before election season

An urgent appeal from the United Nations in support of Omar Harfouch

Concerns Raised Over Human Rights Violations in Lebanon at UN Council Meeting.

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By JOHN PINCH
26/09/2023

UN records torture, deaths of detainees in Taliban custody

A tide of human rights violations have been inflicted against those in Taliban custody since the Islamist group took over the country.

By REUTERS
20/09/2023

Human rights in Russia have 'significantly deteriorated,' UN expert warns

"Russian authorities have severely curtailed the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly and expression, both online and offline."

By REUTERS
18/09/2023

Egyptian opposition politician Kassem begins hunger strike

Earlier this week, Free Current politicians said the case against Kassem was politically driven and called for Sisi to be replaced.

By REUTERS
02/09/2023
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