Human rights violations
US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup
The US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, Michael Vance, played a leading role in the outreach, which has focused on shutting down scam centers that target Americans.
France summons Iranian ambassador over online campaign accusing Paris of human rights violations
UN probe finds Iran committed crimes against humanity in crackdown, cites US and Israel for strikes
Man shot by ICE in Austin says he is held in detention with bullet in his back
Biden says China to face repercussions on human rights
"As long as they are engaged in activity that is contrary to basic human rights, it is going to be hard for them to do that," he said.
Why is the world ignoring the execution of an Iranian journalist?
Iran has set a frightful record when it comes to human rights, an issue that has escalated dramatically in recent years.
Cutting off Saudi Arabia would only embolden its objectionable activities
If Biden ceases all dialogue with Riyadh, it would see no reason to limit its brutal war tactics in Yemen.
US blacklists alleged human rights abusers in Russia, Haiti, Yemen
In addition, the US State Dept. also announced sanctions against 17 officials of China, El Salvador and Jamaica, as well their immediate family members, for serious human rights violations.
Iran sentences men accused of being involved in robbery to amputation
These extreme punishments were rarely applied in the past and their use today is the source of controversy wherever they are carried out.
Ex-MKs call on Ashkenazi to take stand on Chinese human rights violations
“The regime in China was willing to harm the whole world in order to defend its interests,” it states.
UN human rights experts slam Iran’s crackdown on BBC Persian journalists
"Iranian authorities are prepared to use force extra-territorially"
Rights groups condemn Qatari crackdown on free speech
Doha’s move clears way for heavy fines against people who disseminate information that authorities consider untrue or prejudiced
UN condemns Myanmar human rights abuses against Muslim Rohingya
The resolution Myanmar’s government “to expedite efforts to eliminate statelessness and the systematic and institutionalized discrimination.”
Pompeo: We'll continue to sanction Iran officials for human rights abuses
Pompeo also addressed the regime’s decision to shut down the Internet in the country.
