Analysts say crackdown on academics, particularly by Iran, comes as on-the-ground research becomes increasingly vital for understanding political, socio-economic dynamics in region

Critics argue that viewing the photographs risks further dehumanizing their subjects; others say it is important to show real human beings subjected to inhuman suffering

Rights group says it has evidence Islamic Republic's security personnel used rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray, and pointed air-gun pellets normally used for hunting

Anat Zalmanson-Kutznetsov, whose parents tried to hijack a plane to escape the Iron Curtain, launches educational initiative focused on unique bipartisan campaign to free USSR Jews

Javaid Rehman says 7 minors were put to death last year and two so far this year even though human rights law prohibits death penalty for anyone under age 18

Human rights lawyer, activist both receive SMS messages containing malicious links through Pegasus software, whose developer, NSO Group, says it only sells to government agencies

Rights chief Michelle Bachelet expresses deep concern over reports of thousands of arrests including lawyers, rights defenders, political activists and journalists

Museum opening Sept. 18 is five times bigger than its previous location, hopes greater scope helps visitors to be reminded that the lessons from the Holocaust are still relevant

Amnesty UK calls on Anthony Joshua to speak out against Riyadh's 'abysmal human rights record' during title rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr.

Organization's chief says Netanyahu government taking cues from US president, who is 'embracing autocrats around the world'