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‘Extreme fear’: Over 1000 dead in Syria’s coastal violence
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed not to let Syria fall into chaos or civil war.
Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
New York Times: Israel has rejected the charge saying it was "based on lies".
John Minto: Time to reassess NZ’s Middle East stance
OPINION: New Israeli government has declared its top priority, and NZ must respond.
Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests
The man was accused of blocking street, attacking security force member with machete.
Torture allegations mount in Kherson in Russian occupation aftermath
Investigators say nine torture rooms found in region, warning only tip of the iceberg.
Nine killed in Iranian protests after death of 22yo woman in police custody
Demonstrators in a dozen cities vent anger over social repression.
'War crimes': Ukrainian president says mass burial site contains torture victims
Exhumations have begun at the site where more than 400 graves were found yesterday.
Mt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationally
There are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.
'Loud and clear': Kiwis sign Amnesty International petition to stop war
The petition is calling on the Russian government to respect international law.
Sexual proposition: Top teacher wanted to beat student by faking a human rights project
A young boy who was propositioned by Pinky Green tried to tell teachers years later.
Refugees detained alongside Novak Djokovic suddenly have world's attention
New York Times: At an Australian hotel, the tennis star's case is but one controversy.
Open letter to NZ Government: Stop dragging your feet on Afghanistan
"We now call on you to do more".
Govt looks to 'tidy up' practice of jailing asylum seekers
Phil Twyford said the Government has 'listened' to advocacy groups.
Counter-terrorism hui: Twitter blasted for failing to stomp out neo-Nazi group recruiting
Neo-Nazi group active on Twitter, despite being banned by Facebook.
NZ spy boss warning: Mosque shootings could inspire another extremist
Biggest threat comes from "lone actor", NZ's first counter terrorism hui hears.
China accused of massive crimes against Uighur minority
The Chinese government flatly rejects allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Saudi Arabia executes three soldiers for 'high treason'
The kingdom carried out the world's third-most executions in 2019.
Myanmar forces fire on funeral; crackdown continues
UN criticises international community for not doing enough to stop 'mass murder'.
Waikeria riot reverberates as dust settles and clean-up bill looms
Hostage expert's call for impartial review wins support after Waikeria prison chaos.
'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise
"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."
Waikeria uprising: Amnesty International warns against using force
The human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.
Afghanistan condemns Australian war crimes allegations
Afghanistan has demanded justice for the victims of Australia's alleged wars crimes.
Local Focus: Who is Claire Mahon, Labour candidate for Rotorua?
Labour candidate Claire Mahon is a clear Downton fan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
France offers to help Russian opposition leader following alleged poisoning
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in a coma in hospital after falling ill.
Kurdish-Iranian author Behrouz Boochani given refugee status in New Zealand
Boochani has been in New Zealand since November.
Assaults almost double in New Zealand's women's prisons
Corrections say increasing female gang associates in jails may, in part, be to blame.
Ombudsman 'discouraged' from accessing prisons
Concerns about inmates enduring extended lockdown hours during the Covid-19 pandemic.