British foreign ministry seeking information from Tehran about the arrests, as Revolutionary Guard says foreign nationals have been "leading subversive conspiracies" to foment protests.
Britain sanctions 30 individuals across 11 countries for corruption and human rights abuses, including 10 from Iran connected to judicial systems after the regime's first execution of one protester.
The United Nations says more than 125 Palestinians have been killed across the occupied West Bank this year.
Here is a look at the main issues on the table at the COP27 talks and how they might be reflected in a final agreement.
Berlin authorities deny independent, effective investigation into racial profiling by German police, European Court of Human Rights concludes.
Most of the lawyers were apparently targeted for representing human rights defenders and activists.
While global leaders praise the resilience of the Ukrainian people, aid organisations warn that without sufficient support, the mental well-being of civilians living inside and outside the conflict zone is at severe risk.
Philippine police kill three prisoners after they staged a jail rampage that saw a police officer stabbed and former opposition senator Leila de Lima held hostage in a failed escape attempt.
A team of experts commissioned by the UN’s top human rights body to look into rights violations in Ukraine say initial investigation turned up evidence of war crimes in the country following Russia’s offensive.
Austrian politician Turk will be replacing Chilean politician Michelle Bachelet, whose term ended on August 31.
In its new report, the firm paints a disturbing picture of systemic abuse that journalists and activists allegedly face in the India-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
Most of the victims were not directly involved in gangs, UN human rights office says, adding that there have also been reports of sexual violence.
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