Human Rights

UN calls on UK to investigate torture after Iraq and Afghanistan wars

The call comes as UK defence secretary pushes for an amnesty for troops who committed crimes more than 10 years earlier

Egypt activist celebrates ‘little victory’ after Ramadan meal with family

UAE rejects UN concerns that Ahmed Mansoor may have been subjected to torture

Runaway Saudi sisters leave Georgia to start new life in secret location

Egyptian activist Alaa Abdelfattah denied Ramadan meals with family

Emirati woman jailed for charitable work reportedly dies in detention

Shamima Begum could be 'hanged' if she goes to Bangladesh, says minister

Saudi Arabia temporarily frees more women's rights activists

Campaigners against Uighur oppression blacklisted on terrorism database

ICC decides against Afghanistan war crimes investigation after US opposition

Trinidad mother who saved her kids from Syria's al-Hawl camp vows to help others

UK has allowed 'small number' of children to return from Syria

Iran and Iraq lead way in reducing executions in the Middle East

US issues visa ban for ICC chief prosecutor following Afghanistan probe

Saudi Arabia detains supporters of women activists, including two US citizens

Shamima Begum claims she faced threats of retaliation for speaking out against IS

Denmark plans to deny citizenship to children of IS fighters

Tunisian tribunal calls for 'apology' over abuse and torture since 1955

US must stop threatening ICC over possible war crime probes, UN experts say

UAE launches 'pledge of tolerance' despite continued crackdown on dissent

UK to oppose anti-Israel resolutions at UN Human Rights Council