Human Rights
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 08:06
Five days before crucial talks on whether African nations should pull out of the International Criminal Court (ICC), former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan has come out in vigorous defence of the court.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 07:41
Some 130 groups from across Africa are calling on governments to reaffirm their support for the International Criminal Court based in The Hague. They’ve released an open letter in advance of this week’s AU summit in Addis Ababa.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 07:40
Botswana’s information minister says Gaborone will continue to provide resolute support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in spite of strong opposition from some African countries.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 07:19
Human rights organizations have repeatedly denounced the Gambian regime for forced disappearances, illegal detention, denial of due process, and the abuse and harassment of critics. Yet little progress has been achieved, and local activists are seeing their ability to act recede.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 07:17
U.S. State Department spokesperson Marie Harf said, "We urge the authorities to protect the fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly, and association."
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 00:00
Watchdog groups say it's reasonable to think police themselves are disappearing people as they struggle to tame slums.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 00:00
El cierre de Tutela Legal se produce luego de que el pasado 21 de septiembre la Sala de lo Constitucional de la Corte Suprema de Justicia acepto un recurso contra la Ley de Amnistia.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 - 00:00
The Dominican Republic's president met Monday with a small group of activists who are fighting against a court ruling that strips citizenship from the children of migrant workers.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 10:11
The attack took place in the presence of law enforcement officers who reportedly did not intervene to prevent the beating.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:43
An Egyptian military court has handed Sinai-based reporter Ahmed Abu Deraa a suspended sentence of six months in prison.