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UN expresses concern over Israeli Knesset’s latest proposal
Middle East

UN expresses concern over Israeli Knesset’s latest proposal

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed concern about another legislative proposal before the Israeli Knesset to…
China warns Taiwan and human rights remain among its ‘red lines’ after Trump-Xi talks
World

China warns Taiwan and human rights remain among its ‘red lines’ after Trump-Xi talks

Beijing  —  China has called for the US to avoid crossing four sensitive “red lines” in order to keep the…
UN human rights chief says US strikes on alleged drug boats are ‘unacceptable’
World

UN human rights chief says US strikes on alleged drug boats are ‘unacceptable’

Geneva Associated Press  —  The UN human rights chief said Friday that US military strikes against boats in the Caribbean…
Sisi urges continued progress on Egypt’s human rights strategy
Egypt

Sisi urges continued progress on Egypt’s human rights strategy

CAIRO, Sept 30 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday called for continued efforts by national bodies to fully…
Italy blocks arms ship for Israel in solidarity with Gaza
World

Italy blocks arms ship for Israel in solidarity with Gaza

Italian authorities announced the seizure of two containers containing explosive materials at the port of Ravenna, which were en route…
Venezuelan migrants in Guantanamo subjected to isolation, poor hygiene and stale food, HRW says
World

Venezuelan migrants in Guantanamo subjected to isolation, poor hygiene and stale food, HRW says

Migrants sent by the United States to the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba earlier this year faced “abusive and…
US imposing sanctions on senior UN official focused on Palestinian human rights
World

US imposing sanctions on senior UN official focused on Palestinian human rights

CNN  —  The US is imposing sanctions against a senior UN official focused on the human rights of Palestinians, US…
Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report
Middle East

Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report

CNN  —  Iran is using aerial drones, facial recognition systems, and a citizen-reporting app to enforce mandatory hijab laws on…
Egypt made significant progress in human rights under President Sisi’s leadership: FM
Egypt

Egypt made significant progress in human rights under President Sisi’s leadership: FM

CAIRO, Jan 27 (MENA) – Egypt has made significant progress in human rights under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah…
Egypt’s Coptic Catholic Church denies ordination of individuals with same-sex attractions
Egypt

Egypt’s Coptic Catholic Church denies ordination of individuals with same-sex attractions

The Coptic Catholic Church in Egypt, in conjunction with the global Catholic Church, has categorically denied rumors suggesting the possibility…
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