The situation of freedoms in Syria has become disastrous. This dictator is using all kinds of repressive tools, killing protesters and activists on daily basis. Activists, media professionals

Although this political prisoner has several times been transferred to a hospital outside the prison for infection of and bleeding from kidneys, the authorities refuse to grant him furlough for medical care.

In Syria, the government of President Bashar Al-Assad is increasingly isolated internationally. The Arab league

Since the Islamic Republic of Iran has historically neglected the health and general well-being of political prisoners

The Israeli authorities claim that allowing Shawan Jabarin to travel abroad would pose a threat to Israel's security and refer to an Israeli court ruling which found him guilty of belonging to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP),

According to the report of the international commission of inquiry on Syria, published on 28 November, more than 3,500 people have been killed since the uprising began there in March.

He told Reporters Without Borders that the cases had been referred to the 2nd chamber of the revolutionary court in Tehran and that he had asked for his client to be freed provisionally.

The delegation also remains concerned about the reality on the ground in Bahrain, as two individuals were killed by security forces while the delegation was in-country. Non-violent demonstrators were also met with immediate

If the law was to be passed without being amended, terrorist crimes would include “endangering… national unity” and “harming the reputation of the state

Our right to education in our mother language, Arabic, has been denied. In Iran, despite its multi ethnic and multi-lingual nature, Farsi or Persian language is the sole recognized official language.

The delegation also remains concerned about the reality on the ground in Bahrain, as two individuals were killed by security forces

The circumstances of the case dates back 13 March 2011; that was when Hassan, the Egyptian resident in Germany, saw piles of garbage in the streets of Hurghada

AMDH is one of the most prominent human rights groups in Morocco and has been leading a campaign for effective legislative and democratic reforms in the country in accordance

On 16 August 2009, a lawsuit on behalf of Suliman Ibrahim Al-Reshoudi was filed by his defence team against the Ministry of the Interior before the Fifth Administrative Circuit Court

Article 32 of the Arab Charter on Human Rights, which the UAE has ratified, guarantees the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and to impart news to others by any means

Activists say provisions in the new bill will make it even more difficult for women to obtain a divorce, leaving thousands at risk of continued domestic violence, which is not currently criminalized under Iranian law.

The Iraqi government should ensure that any MEK members accused ofcrimes in Iraq or for whom extradition requests have been issued receive all procedural rights in open and fair proceedings

Iran understands the importance of the prestige accumulated by Saudi Arabia--its political, economic and religious stature for Muslims--which makes it the front line in expanding Persian influence.

At a trial hearing on 23 October, an audio recording of someone making death threats and calling for a demonstration against Mansoor was played in court

The judge did not dismiss the evidence or speak to its exclusion and instead adjourned. After 20 minutes, the court came back in session and the judge allowed the defense to include the BICI report as evidence for the defense

This report documents the violations in Bahrain since February 14th, although crucial to note that due to lack of funding and manpower it was

Thousands of others have been arrested. Many prisoners have been held incommunicado in detention centres where torture and other ill-treatment are reported to be rife

In a public letter released on October 1, a group of human rights activists expressed concern about Boroujerdi’s deteriorating health

Other reports indicate that the prosecutor at the 3rd branch of Evin Court has charged Rojin Mohammadi with conspiracy against national security

The explosion shook the house, and glass, shrapnel and dust flew through the air. Iman's screaming and Ibtisam's moans filled the house. I ran to the main room. It was a terrible scene

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) holds that “everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression... to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds

The assault on Sinz came just hours Egyptian-American journalist Mona Al-Tahtawy reported on Twitter that she was sexually

Norooz News has released the names of political prisoners who are currently on hunger strike

The Bahrain Government has consistently denied allegations of torture, politically motivated prosecutions

The Security Council resolution also underlined the need for a comprehensive, independent and impartial investigation consistent with international standards into alleged human rights abuses and violations,