Human Rights
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 00:00
As soldados disseram que so tiveram coragem de contar o que testemunharam na Unidade de Policia Pacificadora da Rocinha em 14 de julho depois da prisao dos outros policiais envolvidos no crime.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 00:00
The Hangout will feature leading Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez, who achieved international fame and has received multiple awards for her thoughtfully perceptive portrayals of life in Cuba.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 09:18
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is very alarmed by the arbitrary eviction notice received on 20 October 2013 by Radio Shabelle, one of the rare remaining independent media outlets in Somalia.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 09:17
Kenyan Police Inspector General David Kimaiyo has threatened journalists with arrest after they reported on looting and disarray among security forces during al-Shabaab's siege of Westgate mall last month.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 09:07
Kenyan journalists came under threat this week from the authorities over their coverage of last month’s Westgate mall attack, after video suggesting possible looting by Kenyan forces was broadcast on national television.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 08:45
The government of Ethiopia has temporarily banned the travel of citizens overseas for employment.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 08:42
The journalists, who were at the Lagos Federal High Court, yesterday, to cover the arraignment of the alleged 17 members of Boko Haram were greeted with humiliation and threat from men of the Department of State Services, DSS, that escorted the accused persons.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 08:39
Police summonses issued to Standard Group CEO Sam Shollei, investigative reporters John-Allan Namu and Mohamed Ali have been cancelled following uproar over infringement of media freedom.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 08:29
The International Criminal Court has reversed a decision allowing Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto to be absent for parts of his trial. The decision, announced Friday, is a major setback for Kenya’s leaders, who are seeking ways to avoid attending trial.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 08:16
A United Nations expert today urged the international community to focus on the human rights situation in Eritrea which she said is extremely concerning with the most serious violations being committed and with up to 3,000 people flee every month, many of them unaccompanied children.