Families displaced from Lebanon-Israel border are fearful, angry

Human Rights 2023-10-27

Families displaced from Lebanon-Israel border are fearful, angry

As tensions grow at the Lebanon-Israel border, mass displacement from border towns and villages has left many destitute and desperate.

International aid campaign begins to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Human Rights 2023-10-24

International aid campaign begins to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Dozens of aid trucks have crossed into Gaza following a deal struck by US President Joe Biden with Egyptian and Israeli leaders.

International efforts to free Hamas hostages seek to bring home 'every single one'

Human Rights 2023-10-23

International efforts to free Hamas hostages seek to bring home 'every single one'

Numerous countries and international organizations have been working behind the scenes to secure the release of civilian hostages -- many of whom are women and children -- held by Hamas.

US drives campaign to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Human Rights 2023-10-16

US drives campaign to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited six Arab states and Israel to discuss how to curb Hamas while alleviating the civilian suffering in Gaza, while a US special envoy for relief was also named.

Syria in dock at international court over 'abhorrent' treatment of its people

Human Rights 2023-10-12

Syria in dock at international court over 'abhorrent' treatment of its people

Normalizing the Syrian regime amounts to 'normalizing with a state that is torturing people around the clock,' prisoner-turned-activist says.

Palestinian civilians pay heavy price for Hamas assault on Israel

Human Rights 2023-10-12

Palestinian civilians pay heavy price for Hamas assault on Israel

As a result of the militant group's assault on Israel, the lives of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank have been upended and endangered.

Damascus military hospital served as gateway to mass graves, report reveals

Human Rights 2023-10-03

Damascus military hospital served as gateway to mass graves, report reveals

Tishreen hospital has played a central role in enforced disappearances, covering up torture and falsifying causes of death, rights group says.

Syrian regime's aid obstruction leaves civilians in opposition-held areas hungry

Human Rights 2023-09-21

Syrian regime's aid obstruction leaves civilians in opposition-held areas hungry

The Syrian regime has been attempting to punish its opponents by stalling and outright obsructing the delivery of humanitarian aid, activists say.

'Women, Life, Freedom' movement anniversary puts Iranian regime on edge

Human Rights 2023-09-12

'Women, Life, Freedom' movement anniversary puts Iranian regime on edge

The anti-establishment protest movement has the regime on edge as its first anniversary is looming and its effects are still seen on Iran's streets.

Iraqi Yazidis return to Sinjar after years of displacement

Human Rights 2023-09-04

Iraqi Yazidis return to Sinjar after years of displacement

Almost a decade after ISIS forced them to leave their hometown, Sinjar's Yazidis are gradually returning as the Iraqi government makes every effort to make the city habitable again.