Celebrities are voicing opposition over Amnesty International— an organization that many had supported.
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Let Cecil the Lion’s Death Shine Light on Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Abuses
When an American friend posted news of Cecil the lion’s death Tuesday on Facebook, I was touched. That poor lion.That despicable dentist.
China Tightens Grip on Religious Minorities ahead of Xi Jinping’s U.S. Visit
Human rights and religious practice are increasingly eroding in China, according to several witnesses who testified Thursday before the Congressional-Executive China Commission.
Eritrea’s Gross Religious Freedom Violations Force Many to Flee, UN Report Says
Eritrea, a country in the Horn of Africa known for having the second-largest number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, is committing serious religious freedom abuses.
Two South Sudan Pastors Face Death Penalty in Khartoum
Two South Sudanese pastors being held in Omdurman prison in Khartoum could face the death sentence when their trial continues on 19 May.
North Korea Calls for Human Rights Campaign to Be Dropped
North Korea is seeking to end human rights campaigns in the nation since Shin Dong-hyuk, the famous North Korean prison camp escapee, admitted parts of his story were inaccurate.
U.N. Investigator: North Korea Should Be Charged with Human Rights Violations
The United Nations chairman said that leaders in North Korea must be brought before the International Criminal Court to be held accountable for crimes against humanity.
ISIS Tortures and Kills Iraqi Human Rights Activist
ISIS terrorists have reportedly killed an Iraqi human rights lawyer after finding her guilty of abandoning Islam in their court.
Iraq Genocides Spark International Prayer
Today, Aug. 6, is being marked as a day of prayer for Iraqi Christians suffering against Islamic State members.
North Korea Deserves Unrelenting Attention for Unrelenting Atrocities
The only person born in a North Korean political prison who is known to have escaped, 14-year-old Shin Dong-Hyuk still bears the scars of his experience.
