33 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
UN rights chief warns Iran has executed at least 56 people since March, igniting worldwide concern over a surge in public hangings.
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Eastern Europe and international bodies observe European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day with events, calls to action, and educational initiatives.
The United Nations has issued urgent demands for Uganda to cease a crackdown on civic freedoms and the targeting of political dissenters.
Iran has publicly executed two men convicted over January protests in Isfahan despite urgent warnings from United Nations experts.
Diplomatic tensions escalated at the UN Security Council as US envoys walked out in protest of comments made by France regarding human rights.
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Chile has captured Nelson Haase Mazzei, the final fugitive convicted of the 1973 torture and murder of iconic folk singer Victor Jara.
Reports from The New York Times and other outlets detail the internal struggles of a nation under the weight of wartime grief and regime conflict.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk has secured a second term despite formal opposition from the United States, Russia, and Israel.
Iran has executed prisoners linked to protests, including a man convicted of killing a security force member during the 2022 unrest.
A Chinese pastor's transition from imprisonment to freedom in the U.S. highlights escalating religious crackdowns and persecution under Xi Jinping.
Iran is accelerating the execution of political prisoners and protest detainees amidst an active state of war with the United States.
A British man detained in Iran has received a two-year extension to his prison sentence, adding to the distress of his family.
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An LGBTQ cruise featuring Patti LuPone is denied entry to ports in Egypt following a prior rejection in Turkey.
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An Austrian court has issued convictions against former Syrian intelligence officials for crimes related to the torture of pro-democracy protesters.
An authentic image of a Palestinian man zip-tied to a pole in Gaza has sparked an investigation into allegations of military abuse.
Rwanda marks thirty-two years since liberation, with a focus on generational reflection and national unity.
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A Chinese dissident has reached Canada after a trans-oceanic journey by dinghy that began with an escape to South Korea.
A World Cup clash between Iran and Egypt in Seattle has sparked global discussions on pride and political persecution.
Kenyan authorities have arrested hundreds of individuals during anniversary commemorations of the deadly 2024 protests.
A U.N. independent commission finds that Israel has continued to commit genocide by deliberately targeting children in Gaza following a truce.
An Iranian singer has been sentenced to 74 lashes after appearing in a performance online without wearing a hijab.
A UN commission of inquiry report alleging the deliberate targeting of children in Gaza has prompted international attention and debate.
US deportation flight lands Iranian activist and other migrants in conflict‑ridden Central African Republic, sparking legal and humanitarian scrutiny.
Pope Leo XIV addresses complex moral and humanitarian issues during a high-profile visit to the Canary Islands.
Afghanistan’s rare protests over women’s arrests turn deadly as Taliban enforces dress code crackdown