human rights
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worldIran's Execution Rate Skyrockets 68% in 2025, NGOs Report
Two human rights organizations reveal Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, a significant surge, prompting calls for international action.
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worldIran Executes Highest Number of People in Decades, NGOs Report
Iran carried out at least 1,639 executions last year, marking the highest total since 1989, according to two non-governmental organizations monitoring human rights.
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worldSouth Korea to co-sponsor UN resolution on North Korean human rights
South Korea will support a UN resolution on North Korean human rights, despite tensions with Pyongyang.
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worldOlympians Criticize IOC for Not Condemning Iran’s Execution of Wrestler
Seven Olympians, including gold medalists, express disappointment with the IOC's stance on Iran's execution of a 19-year-old wrestler, urging stronger action.
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worldAfghan Women Face 'Endless Suffering' Under Taliban Rule
A human rights defender anonymously shares harrowing accounts of escalating Taliban restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, highlighting their 'forgotten' status amidst global crises.
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worldIranian Students Reignite Protests Post-Crackdown, Seeking U.S. Intervention
New student-led protests erupt in Iran following a severe crackdown, with demonstrators explicitly calling for U.S. military intervention and expressing hope for regime change.
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worldHuman Rights Under 'Full-Scale Attack,' UN Warns
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and High Commissioner Volker Türk issue stark warnings on the erosion of human rights globally, urging immediate action.
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worldHong Kong Court Upholds Activist Convictions Under National Security Law
Hong Kong appeals court upholds convictions and sentences for pro-democracy activists in the landmark 'Hong Kong 47' case under the Beijing-imposed national security law.