Human Rights
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:41
French intelligence services have reported the discovery of a new mass grave in Central African Republic, France's defense minister said Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 10:42
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses confidence building measures ahead of the Geneva talks, a potential framework agreement between Israelis and Palestinians, Dep Secretary Burns' meeting with Iraqi officials, aid to Nigeria given the country's LGBT record, and other issues.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:59
South Sudan’s government and rebels are responsible for “mass atrocities” during the past month’s fighting in the world’s newest nation, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic said.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:27
But instead of relaxing in the confidence of its victory, the government appeared to lash out with new force against its critics.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:23
Al Jazeera is despised by the military-backed government which deposed former President Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood for its flattering coverage of the Islamist movement.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:21
"We remain deeply concerned by reports of politically motivated arrests and detentions of political activists, peaceful demonstrators and journalists in Egypt," she said.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:17
A statement issued by Ennahda the same day denounced politicians and the press for "misleading" the public about the "fund to compensate victims of tyranny".
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 12:44
According to him, it is not reasonable to keep Hashimli in custody, as no investigations are being conducted against him, and the term as a preventive measure will expire on 17th February.
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 12:21
Events in Central Eurasian this week highlighted both the absent role of one regional security body, the CSTO, in the border clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and the controversy surrounding Georgia’s entry into another security body, NATO. Below is a roundup of these stories and some of the other top articles and news highlights from around Central Eurasia over the last week:
Top Stories from Central Asia and the South Caucasus: