Human Rights
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 06:47
Azerbaijan’s most prominent investigative reporter, Khadija Ismayilova remains in extended pre-trial detention, awaiting her day in court to face a variety of criminal charges. Meanwhile, Ismayilova’s fellow reporters at the Azeri service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty are experiencing a rising level of harassment.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 07:18
Honduras is one of the most violent nations in the world. The situation in the country’s second largest city, San Pedro Sula, demonstrates the depth of the problem.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 06:55
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has signed off on an anti-terrorism law that gives authorities more sweeping powers to ban groups on charges ranging from harming national unity to disrupting public order.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 06:45
Johnny Carson said President Goodluck Jonathan's request for US support is not likely to be met with the supply of lethal equipment over concerns about human rights abuses.
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 07:35
Armed men have abducted at least 89 boys in South Sudan, the United Nations children's agency has said.
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 07:22
Two Uzbek human rights activists have not been allowed to travel to South Korea's capital, Seoul, to receive an international award.
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 07:08
An Egyptian court sentenced a prominent activist to five years in jail on Monday for violating limits on demonstrations, part of one of the toughest crackdowns on dissent in Egypt's history.
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 05:29
The United States condemns the detention of Caracas Metropolitan Mayor Antonio Ledezma by Venezuelan security forces, as well as the systematic intimidation of other leading opposition figures. These actions appear to be a clear attempt by the Venezuelan government to divert attention from the country’s economic and political challenges.
Friday, February 20, 2015 - 08:30
Today marks three years since the Syrian regime detained journalist, lawyer and human rights defender Mazen Darwish. Darwish championed freedom of expression and sought to advance the cause of peace and to end the suffering of the Syrian people.