Human Rights
U.S. Lawmakers Examine Rising Global Threats to Religious Freedom
United States lawmakers have convened a House hearing to examine rising threats to religious freedom across multiple regions and to assess policy responses....
US Congress to Hold Hearing on Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The United States Congress is set to hold another session on allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria on Wednesday, with witnesses scheduled to...
Iranian Authorities Arrest Oscar Nominated Screenwriter
Iranian authorities have arrested a prominent screenwriter whose work previously received international awards attention including an Oscar nomination. State linked media confirmed the...
Israel Bars Doctors Without Borders From Operating in Gaza
Israel announced it would bar the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) from working in the Gaza Strip after the group...
United Nations Renews Call for Protection of Journalists Worldwide
The United Nations renewed its call for stronger protections for journalists on January 29 2026 amid rising threats against media workers around the...
International Health Authorities Condemn s on Medical Facilities During Iran Unrest
Global health organizations strongly condemned reported attacks on hospitals and medical workers during recent unrest in Iran, calling the incidents a serious violation...
Nigerian Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Makoko Protest Over Demolition Plans
Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the Makoko waterfront community of Lagos as residents demonstrated against planned demolitions of homes...
EU Formally Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Organization Amid Escalating Tensions
The European Union has formally designated Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, marking a major shift in the bloc’s foreign policy...
ICC Rules Former Philippines President Duterte Fit to Stand Trial
The International Criminal Court ruled on January 27 that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial over alleged crimes against...
Rights Group Says Thousands ed During Iran’s Crackdown on Nationwide Protests
An Iran based rights monitoring group reported on January 27 that Iranian security forces killed thousands of people during the nationwide protests that...
