Houthi authorities in Yemen have arbitrarily arrested over 20 Christians in the past three months. Many were taken from their homes or the streets without arrest warrants, and most have not been able to contact their families. Some detainees have health conditions that require medical care, but it is unclear if they are receiving it. [...]
The UN Human Rights Council rejected Eritrea’s attempt to stop international monitoring of its human rights record. Eritrea had proposed ending the role of the UN special rapporteur, claiming its rights issues were minor and due to limited resources. However, 25 countries voted against Eritrea’s proposal, and the mandate was renewed for another year. The [...]
British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds, in their 70s, were detained by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan in February 2024 for unspecified reasons. The couple, who run education and training programs in Bamiyan province, are reportedly being held under harsh conditions in Pul-e-Charkhi prison. Their daughter, Susie Romer, says they’ve endured 29 interrogations and multiple court [...]