Human Rights
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 07:07
Killings and disappearances of journalists and activists have been all too common in Mexico over the past decade, but the last year seems to have marked a new low point for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly freedom of expression.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 07:39
Rwanda is an important ally. It is a respected contributor to peacekeeping missions throughout the region, it has rebuilt itself from genocide, and it has achieved impressive development and economic gains.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 06:47
A hunger strike by two jailed opposition leaders stirred calls for a revival of the popular protests that shook this country last year.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 06:16
Kazakhstan has put the brakes on proposed antigay legislation that threatened to derail its dream of hosting the Winter Olympics.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 09:48
The United States condemns the ongoing violence in northern Mali, including reports of summary executions of civilians in Tin Hama, and other human rights abuses and violations. The U.S. has contributed soldiers to MINUSMA operations in Mali.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 07:20
For five months, an unknown number of people in the French forces, sent to protect civilians from the violence tearing the country apart, forced boys to perform oral sex on them.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 06:54
After more than 50 years of conflict marked by widespread and systemic sexual violence, Colombia has established a national day to remember the appalling suffering experienced by so many women, whose plight has until now been largely ignored.
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 08:43
Washington ceased civil society and democracy dialogue with Azerbaijani authorities.
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:36
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Kyrgyz lawmakers to reject a bill requiring domestic NGOs that receive foreign funding and engage in "political activities" to register as "foreign agents."
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 07:05
All 275 women, girls and children rescued from Boko Haram and taken to the safety of a northeast Nigerian refugee camp have been taken into military custody amid suspicions that some are aiding the Islamic extremists, a camp official and a Nigerian military intelligence officer said Wednesday.