West Africa: EU boosts its immediate aid to contain Ebola outbreak
The European Union is increasing by an additional €8 million its efforts to contain the spread of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This is the fourth increase of EU assistance for this crisis. It brings the Commission's aid in 2014 to fight the...
Syrian children 'torn apart as 16 killed in Aleppo violence
Palestinian firefighter tries to put out a fire at Gaza's main power plant.
Reality of Gaza destruction haunts families and children amid ceasefire
As the three-day ceasefire in Gaza draws to a close, families are struggling to cope with the aftermath of 28 days of violence and destruction that has left an estimated 65,000 people homeless.
Jordan: Palestinians Escaping Syria Turned Away
Refugees at the Cyber City refugee camp near Ramtha, Jordan, July 21, 2012. Jordan...
Thailand: Investigate Alleged Torture of Activist
Thai authorities should immediately and impartially investigate the alleged torture of an opposition activist in military custody, Human Rights Watch said. “Red Shirt” activist Kritsuda Khunasen, 27, was secretly detained without charge at an...
UNICEF China expresses solidarity with children of Yunnan affected by the earthquake
UNICEF China expresses its condolences to families who have lost loved ones in the earthquake in Yunnan province on Sunday and are ready to work with the Government of China to provide emergency relief.
Gaza: Israeli Soldiers Shoot and Kill Fleeing Civilians
Israeli forces in the southern Gaza town of Khuza’a fired on and killed civilians in apparent violation of the laws of war in several incidents between July 23 and 25, 2014. Deliberate attacks on civilians who are not participating in the fighting are...
US-Africa: Make Human Rights Central to Summit
US President Barack Obama should ensure that human rights concerns are a major focus of the US-Africa Leaders Summit, Human Rights Watch said. Rights concerns should not be relegated to meetings in the margins of the summit. The theme of the August 4-...
Israel: Shooting Deaths after West Bank Protest
Israeli soldiers unlawfully killed two men who had participated in a July 25, 2014 protest in the West Bank against Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip, according to all available evidence. Official medical reports and medical sources...
PACE rapporteur denounces arrest of Azerbaijani human rights defender Leyla Yunus on treason charges
“A few weeks ago, I expressed concern about the severe judicial and administrative harassment of Azerbaijani human rights defender Leyla Yunus. Today, I must denounce her arrest and detention and express concern for the true motivation underlying the...
