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Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 07:02
The U.S., which is Ethiopia’s largest provider of foreign aid, considers it a strategic partner in counterterrorism efforts, but critics suggest the country's repressive measures could breed homegrown terrorism.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 07:01
Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Tuesday urged the president of Tajikistan not to go overboard in its crackdown on political Islam and expressions of faith.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:58
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry ventured Tuesday to a place few world leaders and even fewer journalists or human rights monitors ever see, dangling the opportunity of greater U.S. investment, expanded security cooperation and a strategic counterweight to nearby Russia and China if the government improves its human rights record.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:51
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has sought to reassure Tajikistan, an Afghan neighbor concerned about the spread of Islamist militancy, that Washington remains committed to Central Asia nation's security.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:50
The commander of U.S. special operators in Africa also says African warlord Joseph Kony is on the run — but he needs more authority from Congress to broaden the U.S. military’s mission in Africa.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:47
This memorandum, submitted to the United Nations Committee Against Torture (“the Committee”) ahead of its upcoming review of Azerbaijan, highlights areas of concern Human Rights Watch hopes will inform the Committee’s consideration of the Azerbaijani government’s (“the government’s”) compliance with the International Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (“the Convention”).
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:46
Islamist militant group Boko Haram has released photos apparently showing a rocket-making factory in north-eastern Nigeria. The photos seem to indicate that members of the group have the technical know-how to manufacture weapons.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:45
Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Monday that repressive measures against political opponents in the name of fighting terrorism only breed more extremism — his most direct public remarks on human rights issues during a swing through Central Asian countries, among the most autocratic in the world.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:42
A breach-of-contract squabble has spiraled into broader allegations of misconduct against a drone manufacturer with millions of dollars worth of US military contracts. A drone retailer claims that Prioria Robotics bilked AFRICOM by selling a substandard drone that could be outflown by many hobby drones, which are far cheaper, according to a court motion.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 06:37
The legislation puts wildlife trafficking in the same category as weapons and drug-trafficking, and presses the U.S. government to “provide security assistance to appropriate African security forces to counter wildlife trafficking and poaching”.