Iran's Brutal Crackdown: Teen Victim's Last Moments Revealed
The Cardiff-based cousin of a 17-year-old killed in Iran's protests tells Sky News how the boy was shot and beaten. Discover the shocking details of the state's ruthless response.
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Trump Considers Military Action Amid Iran Crackdown
US President Donald Trump claims Iran seeks negotiations while threatening military intervention over the regime's deadly crackdown on protests, with hundreds reported killed.
Iran Protests Gather Momentum Amid Deadly Crackdown
Protests in Iran escalate as security forces use lethal force, killing hundreds. Internet blackouts fail to quell demonstrations calling for regime change. Read the latest from Tehran.
Over 500 killed in Iran protests, rights group says
A US-based rights group reports over 500 killed in Iran's anti-government protests. President Pezeshkian accuses 'terrorists' of chaos as US and Israel discuss intervention. Read the latest.
China Detains Leaders of Underground Early Rain Church
Chinese authorities detain leaders of the prominent Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan, marking a significant escalation in the crackdown on unregistered Christian groups across the country.
Iran Protests: Police Brutality Reported Amid Widespread Crackdown
Reports from Iran detail a severe police response to nationwide protests, with claims of live ammunition use. Internet blackouts hinder verification of human rights violations. Read the latest.
Iran Protests: Death Toll Rises to 116 Amid Crackdown
The death toll in Iran's nationwide protests has risen to at least 116, as Donald Trump says the US 'stands ready to help'. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Iran threatens protesters with death penalty
Iran's prosecutor-general warns protesters face 'enemies of god' charges and death penalty as crackdown intensifies. Death toll rises amid widespread unrest. Read the latest developments.
Iran Protests Continue Despite Brutal Crackdown
Protests rage in Iran for a second week amid a severe internet blackout. Reports detail hundreds of deaths, forced confessions, and fears of a massacre. Read the latest.
Iran Crackdown: 50 Killed, 2,270 Detained in Protests
Iran's supreme leader signals crackdown as nationwide protests continue. At least 50 killed and over 2,270 detained. Read the latest on the regime's response.
Nicaragua arrests dozens over Maduro capture support
Nicaraguan authorities have detained at least 60 people for allegedly supporting the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, a human rights monitor reports. Read the full story.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Deadly Nationwide Protests
Iran imposes a nationwide internet blackout as protests over economic crisis spread. Human rights groups report at least 45 killed, including children. Read the latest.
Venezuela Announces Release of Political Prisoners
Venezuela pledges to release a significant number of Venezuelan and foreign detainees. Human rights groups urge verification as Spain confirms five nationals freed. Read the latest.
Iranian forces fire on Kurdish protesters, 36 dead
Security forces in Iran's Kurdish regions used live rounds and teargas against unarmed protesters. At least 36 killed as economic protests escalate. Read the latest.
Iranian Forces Clash with Protesters in Tehran Bazaar
Iranian security forces used tear gas to disperse sit-in protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide demonstrations over the economy continue, with reports of casualties and hospital raids.
Three Children Dead in Iran Protest Crackdown
At least three children are dead and 44 minors arrested in Iran's escalating protests. Human rights groups condemn the security forces' 'indiscriminate targeting' of civilians. Read the full report.
Shamima Begum Case: Why Ministers Can't Ignore It
Analysis of the Shamima Begum citizenship case and its wider implications for UK counter-terrorism policy and the rights of Britons with migrant heritage. Read the full story.
Double murderer awarded £7,500 human rights compensation
Fuad Awale, serving life for murdering two teens, was awarded compensation after the High Court ruled his prison treatment breached his human rights. Read the full story.
Two dead as Iran protests over economy turn violent
Nationwide protests in Iran over economic conditions enter fifth day amid reports of deadly force by security forces. At least two confirmed dead in Lordegan.
ECHR Questions UK on Shamima Begum Citizenship Decision
The European Court of Human Rights is pressing the UK over its duty to trafficking victims before revoking Shamima Begum's citizenship. Read the latest on this landmark case.
ECHR Questions UK on Shamima Begum Citizenship
The European Court of Human Rights has intervened in the case of Shamima Begum, questioning the UK's 2019 decision to strip her citizenship. Read the latest developments.
New EHRC chair asks critics to 'judge me on what I do'
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, addresses criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and pledges to uphold rights for all protected characteristics. Read her full response.
Alaa Abd el-Fattah Apologises for Old Tweets After Release
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah issues an unreserved apology for shocking tweets written over 10 years ago, as political backlash grows in the UK. Read his full statement.
Starmer's cautious stance on human rights scrutinised
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approach to human rights law is under the microscope. Has the former lawyer abandoned his principles? Read our analysis of Labour's mixed record.
How a video saved Afghan women from a Taliban raid
Exiled activist Zarmina Paryani reveals how a desperate video thwarted a Taliban arrest in Kabul. Her story exposes the brutal crackdown on women's protests in Afghanistan.
British activist reunited with family after Egypt prison ordeal
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah is finally in the UK with his family after a presidential pardon ended years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his family's emotional reaction.
Egyptian-British Activist Reunited with Family in UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah lands in London after Egypt lifts travel ban, allowing him to reunite with his son in Brighton after a decade-long ordeal.
UN 'Grave Concern' Over UK Prison Hunger Strikers
UN human rights experts warn the UK government over its treatment of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers in custody, questioning compliance with international law.
Ohio's Mauritanian Community Faces Deportation Threat
A growing community of Mauritanian immigrants in Ohio fears deportation back to a country rife with slavery and racism, as Trump's ICE crackdown intensifies. Read their stories.
US Drops Deportation Plan for Xinjiang Camps Documentarian
US authorities halt deportation of Guan Heng, who exposed alleged Uyghur detention facilities in China. Activists welcome the decision, citing fears of persecution.
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