Human rights

US President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Trumpy Senator Attacks President's Dinner Guest

Trump is about to pull out all the stops for a special guest, but not all Republicans are pleased.

Harry Thompson

Malik Nejer (left) and Abdulaziz Almuzaini (right)

Netflix Cartoon Creator Jailed in Saudi for Mocking Country

Abdulaziz Almuzaini's cartoon "Masameer" was the country's biggest hit. Now he is behind bars and fears life in prison.

Owen Lavine

A Saudi member of special armed forces stands in front of a military vehicle during the World Defense Show 2024, north of the Saudi capital Riyadh on Feb. 4, 2024.

Saudi Soldiers Got OK to Shoot Villagers Resisting Eviction

Thousands of people were forcefully evicted from the Neom region to make way for a high-tech city.

Amanda Yen

Shiite Muslim devotees self-flagellate over an unfurled banner on the ground depicting the Pride rainbow flag defaced with a boot and the Arabic slogan "no to homosexual society" in the city of Nasiriyah in Iraq on July 25, 2023.

‘HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION’

Iraq Says Queer Relations Punishable by 15 Years in Jail

The bill, passed by the Iraqi parliament this week, also threatens transgender people with up to 3 years in prison.

Amanda Yen

A photo of elephants crossing a road.

Secret Murders Alleged at Tourist Hotspot for Luxury Safaris

A wildlife tourism project has lost its funding after being tied to several extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and sexual assaults.

Shannon Vavra

Supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) gather to protest against the government in Tehran and the use of the death penalty in Iran

‘VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION’

Iranian ‘Child Bride’ Hanged Over Husband’s Murder

Samira Sabzian’s hanging comes during a surge in executions in Iran, where hundreds of people have been given death sentences.

Alex Nguyen