Middle East

Iran: UN rights experts condemn protestor’s execution, raise alarm over detained artists

Mohsen Shekari was hanged on Thursday morning after the Islamic Revolution Court in Tehran found him guilty of moharebeh or…

4 years ago

Iraq: Investigative team reaches ‘next level’ in bid to bring ISIL terrorists to justice

Highlighting the progress made by Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD), he said evidence collected…

4 years ago

Saudi Arabia: Quash death sentence for Jordanian convicted of drug offences, urge UN experts

“Under international law, States that have not yet abolished the death penalty may only impose it for the ‘most serious…

4 years ago

UN envoy warns against ‘worrying and dangerous’ military escalation in Syria

Mr. Pedersen feared the ramp-up in military operations has the potential to unravel a strategic stalemate in the war that…

4 years ago

Israeli-Palestinian conflict nearing ‘boiling point’, UN envoy warns

Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland called for stronger international commitment towards the two-State solution and outlined potential ways to move forward.…

4 years ago

UN rights body launches Iran human rights investigation

The Council, meeting in special session in response to the crisis that was sparked by the death in September in…

4 years ago

Saudi Arabia: Resumption of executions for drug offences ‘deeply regrettable’, UN rights office says |

Spokesperson Liz Throssell said executions have been taking place almost daily over the past two weeks, following the end of…

4 years ago

Middle East: Terrifying surge in violence affecting children ‘must stop’ – UNICEF |

“Children in the region continue to suffer the devastating impact of protracted conflicts, communal violence, explosive ordnance and remnants of…

4 years ago

Iran: Thousands held for peacefully protesting must be released

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, called on Tuesday for the immediate release of thousands of Iranian citizens who have been detained…

4 years ago

Rights expert urges Saudi authorities to allow family to access jailed activist |

Ms. Lawlor has issued a statement expressing her increasing concern for the health and life of Mohammad Al-Qahtani, a founding…

4 years ago