Human Rights
Monday, September 21, 2015 - 06:33
Add a new strongman to the list: Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa, whose administration has waged an increasingly aggressive campaign against both the media and the free speech rights of ordinary citizens.
Monday, September 21, 2015 - 06:31
A key congressional panel on Sept. 17 urged Tunisia to reform its troubled security services if it hopes to be recognized as a full-fledged democracy.
Friday, September 18, 2015 - 06:17
Egypt’s chief prosecutor issued a ban on news media coverage in the case of a weekend attack by the security forces that killed 12 people, including eight Mexican tourists and their Egyptian guides.
Friday, September 18, 2015 - 06:14
El Salvador risks sacrificing civil liberties and human rights in its war on terror against gangs. With a single ruling this past month, El Salvador’s Supreme Court fundamentally changed the country’s war on organized crime.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 07:43
The number of Chadians killed under the brutal regime of ex-dictator Hissene Habre far exceeded the frequently-quoted estimate of 40 000, his trial in Senegal for atrocities heard on Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 06:26
Security agencies have been accused of “extreme” human rights violations since the fight against terrorism was launched two years ago.
A report released on Tuesday by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) says 25 people have been killed and 81 others are missing since the operation was launched.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 05:58
The United Nations human rights chief called on Monday for an independent inquiry into violations in Yemen by the Saudi-led coalition and by the Houthi rebels the coalition is fighting.
Monday, September 14, 2015 - 09:20
A sweeping new report by 17 organizations across Latin America, the United States and Canada calls attention to how drug policies have infringed on human rights. The study covers a wide range of issues, from lengthy prison sentences for minor drug offenders to prohibitive drug policies that run counter to international human rights and highlights how harsh drug policies often have a disproportionate effect on the most vulnerable sectors of society.
Monday, September 14, 2015 - 06:58
Of the many perils Yemen’s civilians have faced during the last six months of war, with starvation looming and their cities crumbling under heavy weapons, none have been as deadly as the coalition airstrikes.
Friday, September 11, 2015 - 06:12
A young Colombian journalist was shot and killed Thursday by a gunman on the back of a motorcycle as she was entering a radio station where she worked.