Human Rights
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 00:00
It was Alejandrina Torres' first time back in her native village since Shining Path rebels cut her parents' throats while she hid, a terrified 4-year-old, beneath the skirts of a neighbor.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 00:00
When Margot Alarconciles woke up one morning last year and found her son sick with what appeared to be a cold, there was little she could do but wrap him in an extra blanket, walk down the hallway and start her workday.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 00:00
Police stormed the compound with guns drawn, killing a man and declaring they had uncovered a heavily armed European cult suspected of plotting against the government and trafficking in human organs.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 07:55
Ongoing violence in the Central African Republic capital Bangui caused thousands of civilians to seek safety at the international airport Wednesday. The U.N. refugee agency is calling on the government to take immediate action to protect the civilians.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 07:23
The M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has said it will stop fighting, following days of clashes with UN-backed forces.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 07:08
Fear and hunger threaten to overwhelm one of Africa’s most tragic countries.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 00:00
En la segunda y ultima audiencia publica sobre la ley de medios, la Corte Suprema puso varias veces en aprietos a los representantes del Gobierno y del Grupo Clarin.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 00:00
Velasquez is a hardened anti-impunity campaigner, who has faced down the threats and intimidation of Colombia's paramilitaries and even stood firm as he watched colleagues murdered. He also has a proven track record in taking on not only criminal elements
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 00:00
En la segunda y ultima audiencia publica sobre la ley de medios, la Corte Suprema puso varias veces en aprietos a los representantes del Gobierno y del Grupo Clarin.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 00:00
La Fiscalia y la Corte Suprema preparan la exhumacion de las victimas de El Mozote, una decision sin precedentes que puede llevar a perseguir a los responsables.