Human Rights
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:56
A group of women protested in Cairo on Thursday against the death of Shaimaa Sabbagh and around 25 other activists allegedly killed by security forces at recent rallies marking the anniversary of Egypt's 2011 uprising.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:54
Police in Ivory Coast have set up a special unit to investigate a series of suspected ritual killings of children. More than 20 children have been kidnapped and killed across the country in recent weeks and most of the bodies have shown signs of mutilation.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:50
Kazakhstan is clamping down on peaceful rallies for fear of a repeat of the demonstrations that triggered the Ukraine crisis. UN rapporteur Maina Kiai said there was a “very limited space for the expression of dissenting views” in the oil-rich nation.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:39
Western governments should re-engage with Baku in a more open and constructive manner. As part of this process, the speedy release of most vulnerable, at-risk prisoners should be prioritized.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:27
When it comes to authoritarian Uzbekistan’s dismal human rights record, the Obama administration says “strategic patience” should characterize its relationship with Tashkent. But the premise of strategic patience in Uzbekistan’s case is flawed because Tashkent plays by a different set of rules.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:13
The United States is deeply concerned by reports of the arrests and indefinite detentions of Equatoguinean citizens protesting the expenditures incurred by the Government of Equatorial Guinea to host the ongoing Cup of African Nations football tournament.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 07:41
The United States strongly condemns the January 20 aerial bombing of the Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) hospital in Frandala, Southern Kordofan by the Sudan Armed Forces.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 07:35
The United States welcomes reports of six journalists released on bail in Eritrea.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 07:05
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is taking a tougher line with Venezuela's socialist government, urging it to free a prominent opposition leader.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 06:52
The rebels, with hands raised, were lined up on the edge of the cliff before being killed, one witness said. Burundi's army denied the allegation.