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(MENAFN) Atef Najib, a cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the former head of political security in Daraa, appeared on Sunday for a second hearing before the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus in a case involving alleged abuses...

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(MENAFN) Iranian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi on bail due to serious health concerns, according to her foundation.

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(MENAFN) The United Nations human rights office has warned of increasing danger to civilians in southern Syria, citing expanding military activity by Israeli forces in the region.

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(MENAFN) A Palestinian rights organization says it has obtained an urgent Israeli court order temporarily halting the planned demolition of around 50 Palestinian commercial properties near occupied East Jerusalem.

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(MENAFN) The European Union on Monday revived the full terms of its decades-old cooperation agreement with Syria, marking one of the most concrete diplomatic steps yet in rebuilding relations with Damascus following the collapse of Bashar...

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(MENAFN) A relative of Syria’s former president has appeared for a second time before a court in Damascus as legal proceedings continue over serious allegations of abuses against civilians.

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said that coordinated diplomatic efforts by his administration contributed to the release of several individuals held in Belarus and Russia, crediting a special envoy for facilitating the outcome.

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(MENAFN) A Palestinian rights organization said Sunday that it obtained an urgent Israeli court order temporarily halting the demolition of around 50 Palestinian commercial structures near occupied East Jerusalem, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Prison staff across Belgium have begun a nationwide strike to protest worsening conditions in the country’s correctional facilities, including severe overcrowding, rising violence, and increasing workloads.

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP) is expressing profound disappointment following the Palantir Board of Directors’ decision to actively oppose...

South African Government

On this Freedom Day, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) joins the country in celebrating 32 years since the transition from apartheid to a democratic dispensation.

State of Maine Office of Governor

May 11, 2026 Governor Janet Mills tonight issued the following statement on the passing of former Maine lawmaker and civil rights leader Gerald Talbot: “I am deeply saddened at the passing of the legendary Gerald Talbot, Maine’s most storied...

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(MENAFN) Amnesty International has strongly criticized the upcoming state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House, describing it as “an act of national humiliation,” and urging the UK government to take a firmer position on...

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Russian human rights activist Evgenia Kara-Murza will deliver the keynote at Sweet Briar’s 117th Commencement on May 16. SWEET BRIAR, VA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evgenia Kara-Murza, Russian human rights activist, will...

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LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saving Lily: Lessons from Building the Largest Addiction Treatment Center in Sin City During the Opioid Epidemic has officially achieved Amazon National Bestseller status across...

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(MENAFN) Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has filed a case with the European Court of Human Rights, challenging a long-running investigation into his financial activities conducted by authorities in Jersey, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has filed a case with the European Court of Human Rights, arguing that a long-running financial investigation linked to Jersey authorities has violated his basic legal protections, according to reports...

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(MENAFN) Ireland’s foreign minister has called for the European Union to take action against Israel, saying the country is “very clearly violating human rights” and urging the suspension of its cooperation agreement with the bloc, or at least its...

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(MENAFN) Ireland has urged the European Union to take stronger action against Israel, including the possible suspension of its cooperation agreement, citing what it described as serious and ongoing human rights violations.

Government of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, April 21 - We must not forget the situation in Gaza and the West Bank During the discussion on the Middle East, Minister Fajon recalled the joint initiative of the foreign ministers of Slovenia, Ireland and Spain, who called for EU...