Jared Genser
Jared Genser is an American human rights attorney and advocate known for his work on behalf of political prisoners and victims of human rights abuses around the world. He has served as a special advisor to the Organization of American States (OAS), where he recently recommended that Haiti's ongoing security mission should be converted into a formal peacekeeping operation by the U.N. Security Council, in light of the increasing control of armed gangs in the country.
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Human rights lawyer Jared Genser released a statement identifying the detainee as his client Dena Karari.
Marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports as US expands strikes with attacks on bridges | US-Israel war on Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-07-17
Human rights attorney Jared Genser identified the American as Dena Karari.
Trump hails release of US citizen held in Iran as 'goodwill' gesture
Tanzania· 2026-07-16Jared Genser is Dena Karari's lawyer and reported on her release and health condition.
Tunb-Inseln unter Beschuss: Neue Phase im Iran-USA-Konflikt
Switzerland· 2026-07-16
Human rights lawyer Jared Genser released a statement identifying the detainee as his client Dena Karari.
U.S. steps up strikes on Iran, disables ship it says tried to break naval blockade
Canada· 2026-07-16
Jared Genser is Dena Karari's attorney.
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikesUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-16
Dena Karari’s lawyer, Jared Genser, thanked Trump for his 'extraordinary and relentless efforts' to free her.
Former PM says Australia should assist in Gulf
Australia· 2026-07-16
Human rights attorney Jared Genser identified the released American as Dena Karari.
US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran | US-Israel war on IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-16Her attorney Jared Genser confirmed Dena Karari's release to Fox News.
President Trump says Iran releases American citizen identified as Dena Karari
United States· 2026-07-16
Jared Genser announced on social media that Dena Karari is now safe and traveling back to the United States.
Trump says Iran has released US citizen detained since 2024 | US foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-16Jared Genser is Dena Karari's attorney who reported her release and thanked Trump.
Dena Karari: Trump says Iran has released American woman detained since 2024United States· 2026-07-16Genser argues against military intervention in Venezuela.
Fareed’s take: A selfish America will be a lonely AmericaUnited States· 2026-01-11
Genser discusses U.S. policy regarding Maduro's regime.
Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s new interim leader?United States· 2026-01-11
Jared Genser is the international counsel to Imran and Bushra Khan, advocating for their rights and release.
Imran, Bushra’s legal team approaches UN special rapporteur on torture for help in halting ‘ill treatment’ - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-12
Jared Genser of Perseus Strategies stressed that Washington could not afford to disengage entirely.
US lawmakers warn Pakistan over transnational repression, hint at possible sanctions - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-16
Jared Genser is the Managing Director of Perseus Strategies.
US panel holds hearing on rights issues in Pakistan - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-16Jared Genser is the Managing Director of Perseus Strategies.
PTI’s Zulfi Bukhari to testify before US Congress body on ‘political repression’ in Pakistan - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-14
OAS special advisor Jared Genser recommended that the U.N. Security Council should vote to convert the mission to a formal peacekeeping mission.
Haiti calls for urgent regional gang-fighting support as US shies off funding
Guyana· 2025-05-23
