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Iran’s Foreign Minister, in his address at the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), described the catastrophic situation in Gaza, stressing that “Gaza cannot wait—now is the time for action.” ...

Bahrain: Devices of three activists hacked with Pegasus spyware

A new investigation has revealed how NSO Group’s notorious Pegasus spyware was used to infect the devices of three activists in Bahrain, demonstrating yet again the grave threat which Pegasus poses to critics of repressive governments.

Israeli Forces Attack Activists Attending Rally in Sheikh Jarrah Neighborhood

Hundreds of Palestinians rallied across the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of the occupied East al-Quds on Friday, carrying the Palestinian flag and banners condemning the Israeli regime’s practices and settlement expansion policy.

yemen: january deadliest month since 2018 with one civilian killed or injured every hour

Nearly one civilian was killed or injured every hour in Yemen last month, making January the deadliest month since the last major escalation of the conflict in 2018, according to a new analysis by Save the Children.

Summit Condemns Unilateral Application, Enforcement of Coercive Measures as Tools of Political, Economic Pressure

The 35th AU Summit has condemned continued unilateral application and enforcement of coercive measures by certain countries as tools of political and economic pressure.

Bahrain: Request for support to free imprisoned human rights defender Dr Abduljalil AlSingace, on hunger strike since July 2021

A letter from human rights organizations to the US, UK, EU and German governments calling on them to pressure Bahrain for the immediate and unconditional release of respected Bahraini academic, blogger, and human rights defender, Dr Abduljalil AlSing...

UAE: State Security Retaliates Against Ahmed Mansoor

United Arab Emirates authorities retaliated against the detained human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor after July 2021, when regional media published a prison letter he wrote detailing his mistreatment in detention and flagrantly unfair trial, Human Ri...

Yemen: US-made weapon used in air strike that killed scores in escalation of Saudi-led coalition attacks

The Saudi-led coalition used a precision-guided munition made in the United States in last week’s air strike on a detention centre in Sa’adah, north-western Yemen, which, according to Doctors without Borders, killed at least 80 people and injured ove...

Iran envoy to UN criticizes systematic violation of human rights in Yemen

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi strongly criticized the systematic and serious violation of human rights in Yemen.

Iran pens letter to OHCHR over Yemen crisis

In a letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Secretary of the Iranian Judiciary's Human Rights Council condemned the Saudi-led coalition's crimes against Yemeni civilians with the support of US officials.

Iran Condemns Israeli Regime’s Misuse of International Mechanisms

The Islamic Republic of Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has released a statement condemning the Zionist regime of Israel's misuse of international mechanisms to justify its crimes against humanity.