Legal
Austrian Court to Try Syrian Officers for Alleged War Crimes
Austria begins its first trial of Syrian regime officials for alleged war crimes, offering a chance for victims to confront their accusers.
Tag: human rights
Legal
US Reinstates Sanctions on UN Legal Expert Critical of Israel
US re-imposes sanctions on UN legal expert Francesca Albanese after a court had ordered their suspension.
News
Iran Restores Internet Access After Prolonged Nationwide Shutdown
Iran begins restoring internet access after a prolonged government-imposed shutdown, with traffic monitors confirming increased online activity.
International
Chinese Dissident’s Risky Rubber Boat Escape to South Korea
Chinese dissident Dong Guangping, 68, has reached South Korea via a risky rubber boat escape, his latest bid for freedom.
News
Israel’s President Condemns Settler Violence and Prisoner Abuse
Israeli President Isaac Herzog publicly condemned settler violence in the West Bank and abuse of prisoners, a significant moral indictment from a largely ceremonial role.
News
France Bars Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Over Activist Treatment
France bans Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his policies on Palestinian prisoners.
International
Afghanistan’s New Divorce Law Restricts Women, UN Cautions on Child Marriage
New Afghan divorce law requires girls to reach puberty before seeking dissolution, raising child marriage concerns.
Legal
UN Envoy Wins Legal Battle Over US Sanctions for Israel Criticism
A UN official sanctioned by the US for criticizing Israel wins a court ruling asserting her free speech rights.
International
Rubio’s Long-Held Cuba Ambitions Gain New Momentum
Senator Marco Rubio's decades-long pursuit of transforming Cuba is gaining renewed momentum through his persistent policy efforts.
International
Israeli Minister Threatens West Bank Evictions Amid ICC Probe
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatens West Bank Palestinian evictions in response to ICC prosecutor's arrest warrant bid.