Both sides in the conflict between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria need to protect civilians and respect human rights in their operations.

The fragile, temporary ceasefires, between the United States and Iran, and between Israel and Lebanon, must be replaced by an enduring, sustained, and comprehensive regional ceasefire that covers all countries affected by this conflict, to avoid further catastrophic civilian suffering and pave the way for justice, respect for international law and long-term human rights protection […]

Both sides in the conflict between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria need to protect civilians and respect human rights in their operations.

Both sides in the conflict between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria need to protect civilians and respect human rights in their operations.

Both sides in the conflict between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria need to protect civilians and respect human rights in their operations.

GENEVA  – The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran and the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran urged all parties in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran to immediately respect international law and pr...

The United Nations and human rights groups are urging an immediate ceasefire and greater protection for civilians as deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia escalate, causing widespread casualties, displacement, and damage to civilian infrastructure. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the ongoing fighting, which began on July 24. In a statement, he condemned the loss of life, civilian injuries, and destruction of homes and infrastructure on both sides.

Russia abducts at least 17 Crimean residents, holds them incommunicado for months – Irade human rights initiative Monitoring conducted by the Irade between February 2025 and May 2025: Online media ZMI...

The fragile, temporary ceasefires, between the United States and Iran, and between Israel and Lebanon, must be replaced by an enduring, sustained, and comprehensive regional ceasefire that covers all countries affected by this conflict, to avoid further catastrophic civilian suffering and pave the way for justice, respect for international law and long-term human rights protection for all, Amnesty International said today. Despite a reduction in armed hostilities this remains a critical and deeply precarious moment for civilians across the Middle East. Both current ceasefire agreements are fragile, temporary and in danger of collapse at any moment, endangering the lives of millions of civilians once more. The USA and Iran are continuing to trade threats and carry out attacks and ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz. In Lebanon, as has been the case since 2024, the latest ceasefire has led to a reduction but not an end in hostilities and the Israeli military has remained on Lebanese territory, ordering residents in dozens of villages in border areas not to return. Meanwhile, civilians in Iran face dual risks of atrocity crimes linked to a resumption in unlawful US/Israeli attacks as well as further deadly repression by the Iranian authorities. “The 28...

APHR Demands Immediate Ceasefire, Humanitarian Access in Thailand-Cambodia Conflict ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, the full protection of civilian populations, and safe humanitarian access to all affected communities caught in the border conflict. “Both the Thai and Cambodian governments have violated international humanitarian law, with military actions that have resulted in the killing of civilians and the destruction of homes, schools, and essential infrastructure,” said Mercy Chriesty Barends, APHR Chairperson and Member of Parliament of Indonesia. “These are not accidental consequences of conflict—they are unlawful acts that must be stopped immediately,” she added. Since December 8, more than 40 people have died, including at least 13 civilians—an eight-year-old child, an infant, parents, and grandparents. Nearly 200 others have been wounded by rockets, artillery, and airstrikes. Between 330,000 and 600,000 people now crowd evacuation centers, sleeping on floors, rationing food, separated from everything they built over lifetimes. The humanitarian emergency along the border has reached crisis levels. Evacuation centers lack adequate shelter, clean water, sanitation facilities, and medical supplies to support hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Families report severe food shortages and deteriorating mental health as displacement drags on. On the Thai side alone, 852 schools have closed and 7 hospitals have been damaged or shut down, denying children education and families access to healthcare when they need it most. Thailand’s deployment of F-16 fighter jets has resulted in airstrikes that damaged bridges, civilian structures, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Preah Vihear Temple, further escalating the violence and threatening irreplaceable cultural heritage. “A territorial dispute cannot justify destroying the lives of more than half a million people,” said Rangsiman Rome, APHR Board Member and Member of Parliament of Thailand. “Thais and Cambodians share cultural heritage, trade relationships, and family ties across borders. Every day this conflict continues, more children miss school, more families lose homes, more communities lose trust in regional institutions meant to protect them,” Rome added. APHR urges the international community—particularly the United Nations, ASEAN member states, and countries with influence over both Thailand and Cambodia—to apply immediate diplomatic pressure and facilitate negotiations that prioritize human lives over territorial claims. Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair, brokered the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord in October 2025 after both governments requested Malaysian mediation. With that accord now violated and fighting resumed, the Philippines—which assumed the ASEAN Chairship in late October 2025—must leverage its leadership position to pressure both governments to honor their commitments and cease all hostilities immediately. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Philippines must coordinate with Malaysia, which remains the trusted mediator both sides accepted, to back diplomatic efforts with unified ASEAN pressure and engagement with external partners to ensure ceasefire compliance. “ASEAN-led conflict resolution cannot remain limited to expressions of concern and diplomatic engagement—it must result in tangible actions for peace on the ground, including a sustained ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and an immediate end to the conflict,” said Wong Chen, APHR Board Member and Member of Parliament of Malaysia. APHR stands in solidarity with civilians forced into evacuation centres, children cut off from education, patients unable to access medical care, and communities devastated by the fighting. The international community must move beyond statements, secure an immediate ceasefire, and ensure real protection for civilians. The violence must stop. Border communities deserve safety and peace. eng editor 1 Mon, 2025-12-15 - 19:02 * Pick to Post * ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) * Thai-Cambodian conflicts (Feed generated with FetchRSS)

Both sides in the conflict between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria need to protect civilians and respect human rights in their operations.

GENEVA  – The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran and the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran urged all parties in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran to immediately respect international law and pr...

GENEVA  – The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran and the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran urged all parties in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran to immediately respect international law and pr...

Today, Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) released a new report examining the US and Israeli military campaign in Iran between 28 February and 8 April 2026. The report documents 6,324 unique inciden...

Both sides in the conflict between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria need to protect civilians and respect human rights in their operations.

Human Rights Watch reports that despite an April 17 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, civilian killings and mass displacement in Lebanon persist. The report highlights a systemic failure of a...

GENEVA  – The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran and the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran urged all parties in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran to immediately respect international law and pr...

Both sides in the conflict between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria need to protect civilians and respect human rights in their operations.

Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen Publication (Outlet/Website): The Good Men Project Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2025/02/17 Omima Jabal, a Sudanese humanitarian, volunteer in the Emergency Response Room (ERR), a grassroots initiative providing critical aid during the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Initially focused on disaster relief, ERR expanded its work in response to the war, providing food distribution, medical aid, and civilian protection while maintaining neutrality.

Human Rights Watch - (Beirut) – Both sides in the conflict between Syrian govern...

The fragile, temporary ceasefires, between the United States and Iran, and between Israel and Lebanon, must be replaced by an enduring, sustained, and comprehensive regional ceasefire that covers all countries affected by this conflict, to avoid further catastrophic civilian suffering and pave the way for justice, respect for international law and long-term human rights protection […] The post Middle East: World leaders must centre protection of civilians and agree an enduring and sustainable ceasefire appeared first on Amnesty International.

The fragile, temporary ceasefires, between the United States and Iran, and between Israel and Lebanon, must be replaced by an enduring, sustained, and comprehensive regional ceasefire that covers all countries affected by this conflict, to avoid further catastrophic civilian suffering and pave the way for justice, respect for international law and long-term human rights protection […] The post Middle East: World leaders must centre protection of civilians and agree an enduring and sustainable ceasefire appeared first on Amnesty International.

The fragile, temporary ceasefires, between the United States and Iran, and between Israel and Lebanon, must be replaced by an enduring, sustained, and comprehensive regional ceasefire that covers all countries affected by this conflict, to avoid further catastrophic civilian suffering and pave the way for justice, respect for international law and long-term human rights protection […] The post Middle East: World leaders must centre protection of civilians and agree an enduring and sustainable ceasefire appeared first on Amnesty International.