Human Rights violations

Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR
Middle East

Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR

The study was based on information mainly gathered in late 2016 and provided by several dozen informants and through discussions…
Don’t leave Saudi-backed commission to probe Yemen abuses, UN says
Middle East

Don’t leave Saudi-backed commission to probe Yemen abuses, UN says

The United Nations must take over responsibility for investigating rights violations in Yemen’s civil war as the country’s government is…
Trump bars transgender individuals from US armed forces
World

Trump bars transgender individuals from US armed forces

President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military “in any capacity”, citing “tremendous medical costs and…
US highlights human rights at UN council, but some states wary
World

US highlights human rights at UN council, but some states wary

The United States on Tuesday held what it dubbed a historic UN Security Council meeting on the link between rights…
Merkel under fire for downplaying concerns about Egyptian rights
Egypt

Merkel under fire for downplaying concerns about Egyptian rights

A Christian cleric on Thursday criticized Chancellor Angela Merkel for kowtowing to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and downplaying human…
US seeks end to UN rights council’s ‘obsession’ with Israel
World

US seeks end to UN rights council’s ‘obsession’ with Israel

US President Donald Trump's administration is reviewing its participation in the UN Human Rights Council, seeking reform of its agenda…
UN Geneva session discusses Egypt human rights situation
Egypt

UN Geneva session discusses Egypt human rights situation

The United Nations has held a session in Geneva to discuss the human rights situation in various countries, including Egypt.…
Rights org decries discrimination against unveiled student
Egypt

Rights org decries discrimination against unveiled student

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information asked the Ministry of Education to launch investigations into an Alexandria school director…
Syndicate: Police officer beat, threatened doctor
Egypt

Syndicate: Police officer beat, threatened doctor

A police officer allegedly assaulted a doctor working in the Bulaq al-Dakrour Hospital in Giza, the Doctors Syndicate claimed on…
Human rights watchdog calls civilian investigation of military leaders positive step
Egypt

Human rights watchdog calls civilian investigation of military leaders positive step

A civilian judge’s appointment to investigate the involvement of three former military leaders in the abuse of protesters is an…
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