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This blog is now closing. You can read our latest full report on Israel’s invasion of Lebanon here and all our coverage of its war on Gaza here.

Inquiry accused Israeli forces of killing and torturing medical personnel and restricting patients from leaving enclave.

Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband Sen. Robert Kennedy to assassination, has died

Ethel Kennedy’s life was famously marred by tragedy but, despite this personal heartbreak, she dedicated her time to advocating for the human rights of others. Ariana Baio and Alice Hutton write

Amnesty International says there have been horrifying cases of torture and degrading treatment of Palestinian detainees, with a failure to investigate incidents in custody. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch says Israeli forces have published degrading photographs and videos of detained Palestinians, including children. To discuss these serious accusations about the treatment…

The country had faced a campaign from rights groups who accused it of being ‘unfit to serve on the Human Rights Council’

Saudi Arabia loses bid for UN Human Rights Council seat amid concerns over human rights practices. Other countries secure seats, reflecting global commitme...

Saudi Arabia was defeated for a seat in the U.N.’s premier human rights body Wednesday after a campaign by rights groups urging the world body’s members to reject its bid

Other lives: Human rights lawyer who provided legal aid to Gypsies, Travellers and other vulnerable groups