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Ethiopia's Tigray forces say Eritreans escalating military offensive

October 10, 2022

Ethiopia's Tigray forces say Eritreans escalating military offensive

Rebels in Ethiopia's Tigray have revealed that Eritrea is continuing to increase its offensive military campaign in Tigray, as African officials race to coordinate peace talks.

Iranian police have killed nearly 200 people in rights protests — including children — watchdog group says

October 9, 2022

Iranian police have killed nearly 200 people in rights protests — including children — watchdog group says

Iranian police have slaughtered 185 people amid protests against the country's Islamist regime. Unrest erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Female students shout at Iranian president to 'get lost' as he condemns protests

October 8, 2022

Female students shout at Iranian president to 'get lost' as he condemns protests

Female protesters in Iran shouted down the country's president with chants of "get lost" as he condemned deadly protests after the death of a woman in police custody.

Executive director of Ukrainian civil liberties group reacts to Nobel Prize win, calls it 'incredible'

October 7, 2022

Executive director of Ukrainian civil liberties group reacts to Nobel Prize win, calls it 'incredible'

The Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine has won a Nobel Peace Prize for its civil activism. The executive director said winning the award was incredible.

Iran denies killing 16-year-old with batons amid nationwide protests, claim she fell off roof

October 7, 2022

Iran denies killing 16-year-old with batons amid nationwide protests, claim she fell off roof

Iran denied that its security forces killed another teenage girl by beating her on the head with batons and claimed she jumped from the roof of a building.

UN body rejects discussion on China human rights abuses: 'Failed the test to uphold its core mission'

October 6, 2022

UN body rejects discussion on China human rights abuses: 'Failed the test to uphold its core mission'

The U.N. Human Rights Council in August released a report that found China had violated a number of human rights. The report made recommendations to help remedy the abuses.

Russian activist who allegedly criticized Kremlin over Ukraine charged with treason

October 6, 2022

Russian activist who allegedly criticized Kremlin over Ukraine charged with treason

The Russian government has brought treason charges against prominent opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. for allegedly spreading "false information" about Russia.

Iranian students clash with police as deadly regime crackdown nears 20th day

October 4, 2022

Iranian students clash with police as deadly regime crackdown nears 20th day

Iran's deadly crackdown on human rights is nearing its 20th day as students across the country resist the regime's enforcers. Protesters chant for the death of Iran's dictator.

Civilian convoy in Ukraine attacked, leaving 24 dead including 13 children, 1 pregnant woman

October 1, 2022

Civilian convoy in Ukraine attacked, leaving 24 dead including 13 children, 1 pregnant woman

Ukrainian authorities found a convoy of civilians who were attacked by Russian forces on Sept. 25, which resulted in the death of 24 people including 13 children and one pregnant woman.

Airstrike in Ethiopia's Tigray region kills at least 5

September 30, 2022

Airstrike in Ethiopia's Tigray region kills at least 5

Ethiopia's government has allegedly launched an airstrike on the Tigray region of Ethiopia, killing at least five civilians and injuring at least 16 others.