Human Rights
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 06:59
Côte d'Ivoire’s Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CDVR) recently concluded its two-year mandate with a report detailing rights violations and the causes of past conflicts, but observers lambasted the panel for failing to help heal divisions and said that some of its findings were already well known.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 06:51
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill on Monday that criminalises same-sex relationships, defying western pressure over gay rights and provoking US criticism.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 06:12
Three years after the overthrow of President Ben Ali, Tunisians are still waiting for their new constitution. There have been quite a few empty promises since 2011, but there is also some progress.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 05:59
Human rights groups say the improvised devices have killed hundreds of civilians in the civil war between President Bashar al-Assad's government and rebel forces.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 00:00
Este es un nuevo acto que atenta contra la vida de un sindicalista; un hecho que genera y hace que se mantengan el clima y la cultura de terror contra los trabajadores y trabajadoras.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 00:00
An investigation is under way in Brazil to find out whether a group of policemen went on a three-hour killing spree in an alleged revenge attack.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 12:15
The United States is deeply concerned by Nigeria’s enactment of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 11:14
New charges of torture and exceeding official powers involve allegations that Akhalaia, as prosecutor’s office said, “mercilessly beaten” six prisoners in January, 2006 when Akhalaia served as head of the penitentiary system.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 11:13
The riots were caused by torture, inhuman treatment, poor living conditions, and poor food.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 08:58
Here is a look at some of the key changes made to the constitution, previously enacted under the government of toppled Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.