Report critical of Iran’s human rights situation and its crackdown on people protesting declining living standards under review at UN Human Rights Council.
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Israeli Arabs Furious Over Netanyahu ‘Citizen’ Comments
Arab citizens of Israel have been expressing anger over recent comments by Israeli P.M Netanyahu, who said Israel “is not a country of all its citizens.
Germany Criticizes Turkey’s Treatment of Foreign Journalists
Germany criticizes Turkey’s treatment of foreign journalists saying that such actions were “not compatible with our understanding of press freedom.”
Targeting of Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan Activists Continues
Demonstration held against presence of Turkish forces at military barracks in Shiladze in governorate of Dohuk, leading to dozens of demonstrators arrest.
Activists Appeared Unveiled in Tehran on Women’s Day
Activists appear unveiled in Tehran, Iran on International Womens day calling on Iranians to support their defiance of mandatory veiling in Islamist nation.
Iran Lawyer Sotoudeh Convicted After Defending Women Protesters
Prominent Iran human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh who defended protesters against Islamic Republic’s mandatory headscarves for women has been convicted.
Is Algeria Turning Green or Staying Red?
Algeria has long been a gangster state so now these angry youngsters have taken to the streets in large numbers. Most of the population is very poor, half are under 30 and 29% are unemployed.
UN Rights Experts: Saudi Laws Stifle Dissent and Women Activists
Saudi Arabia is using its counter terrorism laws to silence activists, including women, in violation of international law guaranteeing freedom of speech.
Egypt Releases Prominent Photojournalist After 5 Years in Prison
Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan, released after 5 years in prison according to a post from his Twitter account.
Egypt Praises Rami Malek for Oscar Win But Censors Him Too
Egyptian authorities were eager to claim a connection to Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek after his best actor win at the Academy Awards last week.