Human Rights
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 10:24
The group has used such designations to force out moderates in areas under its control, whether they are local councillors, opposition activists or even fellow rebels.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 10:20
If the draft legislation becomes law, it could be used against anyone producing, storing, or transmitting information that the government believes is harmful.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 08:59
The International Criminal Court has reversed a ruling that required Kenya's president to attend only parts of his trial for crimes against humanity.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 08:58
Severe government abuse, not harsh living conditions, is driving thousands of Eritreans to flee their country every month and risk their lives trying, often by precarious means, to reach other countries, a United Nations investigator said Monday.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 08:42
The Sudanese Air Force have continued their aerial bombardments on the area of East Jebel Marra for the 15th consecutive day, prompting hundreds of families to flee.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 07:26
International Criminal Court rules that the Kenyan president must be present at trial for crimes against humanity.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 00:00
Caricom’s chairwoman, Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, said the group also will review its relationship with the Dominican Republic in other forums.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 00:00
"Some of them were caught in the streets, with their children, and were sent to Haiti — like that, without anything."
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 00:00
Mexico's human rights crisis is not over. Yet, in the first year of your presidency, you offered little evidence that you are prepared to go beyond rhetoric.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 11:21
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki expresses concern about the limitations imposed by Egypt's most recent anti-protest law.