Human Rights Groups

Israel labelled as ‘Apartheid regime’

Israel’s policies toward Palestinians once again come under criticism with a new rights group report accusing the state of Apartheid.

Why have so many hostage-takers demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui?

In a recent Texas hostage-taking incident, the perpetrator demanded US officials release Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman imprisoned for alleged connections with Al Qaeda.

In rare oral rebuke, UN voices alarm at Egypt's use of terror law

Egypt responds with disapproval and shock after 31 countries, including US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, expressed concern on Cairo’s use of terror legislation against a broad range of critics, including rights activists and journalists.

Zimbabwe security forces blamed for torturing protesters

Zimbabwe's Human Rights Commission says government forces instigated systematic torture of residents following violent protests over fuel price hike, a charge President Emmerson Mnangagwa says will be probed.

Syrian families devastated with news of family member deaths

In the last few weeks, hundreds of Syrian families have learned from the regime that their missing relatives have been declared dead.