Human Rights
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:04
On September 2, U.S. and Brazilian officials participated in the first meeting of the U.S.-Brazil Global Human Rights Working Group in Brasilia, Brazil.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 06:15
Al Jazeera investigates allegations that despite its new democratic institutions, police torture continues in Tunisia
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:50
Tajik police are investigating claims that a bearded university student was left in coma after being beaten by several police officers.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:44
A prominent Azerbaijani investigative journalist and RFE/RL contributor has made a defiant closing statement in a courtroom in Baku, saying her trial on economic crimes charges has failed to crush her spirit or stop her work.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 05:56
Tunisia is preparing to introduce new protest deterrence mechanisms, respectful of human rights.
Monday, August 31, 2015 - 07:25
The United States is deeply disappointed and concerned by the verdict handed down by an Egyptian court to the three Al-Jazeera journalists - Mohamed Fahmy, Baher Mohamed, and Peter Greste.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 07:23
Draconian legislation curbing media coverage of parliament is being discussed by lawmakers in Kenya, the latest move in a long-running battle between the ruling Jubilee coalition and the nation's journalists.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 06:45
An approach similar to the failed "drug war" in Colombia continues in Peru with rampant human rights violations, according to analysts and activists.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 06:29
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) has requested the State Department open an investigation into whether the killing of two Palestinian teenagers last year by Israeli security forces warrants withholding of military aid under the conditions of the Leahy Law.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 06:27
Armenia and Azerbaijan report serious incidents over the weekend in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone during which they claim to have killed and wounded several of their opponents.