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Two Iranian dissidents facing imminent execution after ‘grossly unfair’ trial, human rights group warn

Amnesty said the men were convicted in a ‘grossly unfair torture-tainted’ trial

The Independent UK · Apr 2

Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon

Lebanese-French man Ali Cherri demands investigation into Beirut bombing as possible war crime against civilians

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

‘Everyone is thinking about oil prices’: is Iran using the war to hide a surge in executions?

Regime has long used the death penalty to suppress dissent but now appears to be withholding information on the killing of hundreds of prisoners, say rights groups

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

United States ‘facing human rights emergency’ ahead of World Cup says Amnesty International

A new report from the human rights organisation revealed severe restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful protest in each of the three host countries just months before the World Cup begins

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Human rights groups cheer ‘watershed’ verdict in social media addiction trial

As many organizations celebrate outcome, some are skeptical as to what it means for privacy protections

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

US Troops Warn Iran War Could Be An Absolute Disaster As Morale Drops And Mission Clarity Collapses

As the US-Iran conflict intensifies, a surge in conscientious objector applications reveals growing internal dissent within the US military.

International Business Times UK · Mar 23

Trump Ultimatum to Iran Draws Criticism as Experts Warn Strikes on Power Plants May Breach International Law

Explore the escalating tensions between the US and Iran as President Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum threatening to target Iran's power plants. Discover the potential legal implications and international reactions to this high-stakes conflict.

International Business Times UK · Mar 22

Slovenia goes to polls in election marked by claims of anti-Romany rhetoric

Centre-left Robert Golob and rightwing populist Janez Janša are frontrunners in contest after polarised campaign

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian as well as military wings in an attempt to crush the group

An Israeli strike has hit a Hezbollah-run health center in southern Lebanon and killed 12 medical workers, as Israel widens its campaign beyond fighters

The Independent UK · Mar 21

'He was 19': Iranian wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi executed on ‘enmity against God’ charges

Young wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi was executed at 19 by Iranian authorities, accused of 'enmity against God' following protests. His death, amid allegations of a flawed trial and forced confessions, highlights the severe consequences for dissent in Iran and echoes the case of Navid Afkari.

The Times of India · Mar 19