Keywords: Human Rights


Yemen: UN Employee Dies in Houthi Custody as Dozens of Staff Members Remain Detained

A Yemeni employee of the United Nations Human Rights Office has died while in the custody of the Houthi movement, prompting renewed international concern over the safety of humanitarian and UN personnel in Yemen. The death of Mohammad el-Shami, who had been detained for more than two years, has intensified......

Trump Administration: More Than 150 Afghans Face Deportation Amid Human Rights Concerns

The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to deport more than 150 Afghan nationals, including individuals whose families previously supported American forces in Afghanistan, in a move that has triggered concerns among refugee advocacy groups over the potential risks they could face......

“Bismillah, C’est la lumière”: Francesca Albanese Delivers Message of Solidarity at Macklemore Show

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, appeared alongside American rapper Macklemore during his concert at Paris’s Accor Arena on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Her intervention brought an international......

Gaza Flotilla Case: Italian Probe Expands to Senior Israeli Military and Security Officials

Italian judicial authorities have broadened an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of activists detained during maritime missions seeking to reach Gaza, bringing senior Israeli political and military figures under scrutiny. Among those named in the expanded investigation are Israeli Defence......

UN Commission Accuses Israel of Crimes Against Humanity in the West Bank

A United Nations-mandated international commission has accused Israeli authorities and forces of committing crimes against humanity against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including extermination, torture, rape, other forms of sexual violence and persecution. The findings, published on October......

Yvelines Attack Sparks National Protests Against Racist Hatred Across France

France is preparing for a nationwide wave of anti-racism demonstrations on Monday, October 26, following a deadly attack in the Yvelines that claimed one life and left five people injured. Human rights organizations, anti-racism groups and trade unions are calling on citizens to gather in Paris and other......

FEDE Launches Human Rights Award to Encourage Moroccan Students to Take Action

Morocco’s higher education sector is gaining a new initiative designed to connect academic learning with practical engagement in human rights. The European Federation of Schools (FEDE) has introduced a dedicated student award in partnership with the Council of Europe’s office in Morocco,......

Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshi Nationals in Mecca Mosque Case, Raising Diplomatic Questions

Saudi Arabia’s execution of two Bangladeshi nationals convicted in a case involving alleged misconduct inside a mosque in Mecca has prompted questions about consular communication and the transparency of criminal proceedings involving foreign citizens. The executions took place on October 14,......

Mahmoud Archane’s Parliamentary Appearance Sparks Renewed Human Rights Controversy in Morocco

Mahmoud Archane’s appearance before Morocco’s parliamentary institution has reignited debate over how the country addresses allegations of past human rights abuses and the responsibilities of public figures associated with the period known as the Years of Lead. The controversy centres on......