Human Rights
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 06:08
In its latest release on the country, “Egypt: High Price of Dissent”, HRW also details the difficult conditions for journalists on the ground, but it further discuss the grave consequences for anyone criticising the military-backed interim government.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 06:07
Salama and Al-Homsi are being charged with “attempting to harm the armed forces”, a charge that was filed against them after they allegedly released leaked recordings of Field Marshal Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 00:00
It is our responsibility to make sure the world knows full well what is happening in Venezuela, and that the Venezuelan government is accountable for these blatant violations of universal democratic principles.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 11:24
“Azerbaijan has consistently created obstacles for journalists reporting from and within the country,” said AIB chief executive, Simon Spanswick.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 11:13
Access inside Tajikistan to the website of RFE/RL's Tajik language service, known locally as Radio Ozodi, has been blocked since February 15.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 11:12
The editors of "Pravdivaya Gazeta," which is known for its harsh criticism of Kazakh authorities, insist the charges are politically motivated.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 10:20
A UN report has condemned human rights abuses committed by both sides in the conflict in South Sudan - it cites mass killings, rape and the targeting of civilians along ethnic lines.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 09:41
Report on violence in world's newest nation says thousands of civilians killed and thousands more raped and tortured.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 09:21
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed the country's anti-gay bill into law, rejecting protests issued by leaders ranging from President Barack Obama to retired South African archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 09:20
Anti-LBGT Rhetoric in The Gambia