Human Rights violations
Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR
Middle East
December 6, 2017
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
September 5, 2017
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
July 26, 2017
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
April 19, 2017
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
March 2, 2017
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
March 1, 2017
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
March 19, 2016
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
February 28, 2013
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
November 5, 2012
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
October 26, 2012
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…