Human Rights
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 08:10
Human rights groups in Tajikistan have released their long-awaited study looking at last year's military operation in the eastern city of Khorog.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 07:49
Ruling that Ruto must attend sessions in crimes against humanity trial likely to further strain relations with AU.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 00:00
In a stiff blow to the government, Colombia's highest court for constitutional questions on Wednesday struck down an expansion of the military justice system that human rights activists had said would lead to greater impunity.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 00:00
At a hearing in Geneva, European and some Latin American countries were the most vocal in their criticism, and in demanding that Mexico thoroughly investigate all disappearances.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 00:00
Por tiempos (la legislatura termina en menos de dos meses y se requiere aprobacion en dos periodos), este gobierno y este Congreso no alcanzarian a tramitar una nueva reforma al fuero
Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 12:02
Saudi authorities warned Wednesday that police will respond to a planned "Day of Female Driving" on Saturday by fully implementing laws against "actions that disturb social peace.
Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 10:36
Kenya's police chief has warned journalists over their coverage of last month's attack on the Westgate shopping centre, following reports of looting by soldiers.
Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 09:59
The African Union (AU) formally asked the United Nations Security Council Tuesday (October 22nd) to defer for one year the International Criminal Court (ICC) crimes against humanity trials of Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto.
Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 09:48
International press freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Tuesday (October 22nd) it was "extremely worried" by the Somali government's eviction notice to Shabelle Media Network (SMN).
Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 09:38
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’s trial date at the International Criminal Court is now less than three weeks away. His administration, with backing from the African Union, is lobbying for the case to be deferred.