Human Rights
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 08:03
The U.N. Chief is scheduled to partake in a two-day fact-finding mission in Honduras, with the long-term aim to reduce violence, discuss citizen security and combat organized crime in the region.
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 07:59
At least 20 Mexico state officials are under investigation in the cover-up of threats and torture of women who were witnesses to the alleged killing of prisoners by soldiers last year, state authorities said Wednesday.
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 07:36
Russian consulate and military base in Gyumri surrounded by protesters after shooting of six members of local family.
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 07:08
A U.S. congressman has urged Azerbaijan to release jailed journalist Khadija Ismayilova and criticized its crackdown on RFE/RL's Baku bureau.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 08:10
Ahead of the fourth anniversary of the January 25 uprising, Egypt's Islamist and liberal activists, remain poles apart despite speculations that they may be considering some kind of rapprochement.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 07:58
A whistle-blowing website which aims to expose politicians and businessmen who abuse power in Africa has been launched by media and campaign groups.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 07:28
A Turkish court on Wednesday ordered the telecommunications authority to ban access to websites showing Charlie Hebdo's front cover with the image of the Prophet Muhammad, a state-run news agency said.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 07:24
Tajikistan has sent an award-winning human rights lawyer to prison on charges his supporters say are meant as a warning to critics of the authoritarian regime.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 06:29
A Saudi judge has sentenced a prominent human rights lawyer to an additional five years in jail, his wife said, after he refused to show remorse or recognize the court that handed down his original 10-year term for sedition.
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 07:26
Dozens of Bahraini protesters on Friday clashed with security forces who fired bird shot and tear gas to disperse them during an anti-government rally over the detention of an opposition leader, a Reuters witness said.