Human Rights
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:54
Torture, human rights abuses and censorship are still widespread, according to human rights organisation Amnesty International.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:40
Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrives in Cairo this weekend for talks with senior officials of a government that has restricted civil liberties in the name of national security as it fights violent extremists allied with the Islamic State.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:37
Despite persistent human rights concerns, the US on Sunday resumed formal security talks with Egypt that were last held six years ago. The talks were kept on hiatus amid the political unrest that swept the country in the wake of the Arab Spring.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:34
Nigeria's army is reviewing the courts-martial of more than 600 soldiers and officers, including dozens condemned to death for allegedly deserting the battle against Islamic extremists.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:09
A photojournalist who was found dead in Mexico City after he fled harassment in his home state appears to have been tortured before he was shot dead, the head of a free press advocacy group said on Sunday.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 07:14
The upcoming strategic dialogue will seek to expand the relationship beyond security issues—or maybe just get things back on track.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 05:42
Turkmenistan authorities should immediately release a journalist who had been secretly detained for weeks on seemingly politically motivated charges, Human Rights Watch said today. Saparmamed Nepeskuliev, about 35, has been denied contact with his lawyer and family members, placing him at grave risk.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 05:39
The Sport for Rights Coalition calls on the international community to immediately and publicly condemn the government of Azerbaijan's actions and take concrete steps to support Azerbaijani civil society.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 05:10
Concerns of a humanitarian emergency in Haiti are mounting as a growing number of Haitians returning to their country from neighboring Dominican Republic are living in rapidly growing tent cities with little resources.
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 05:53
One of the few independent outlets covering Turkmenistan from inside the country is raising the alarm about the arrest of a correspondent.