UN reports serious human rights violations, potential war crimes in Iraq
Khazir camp for Internally Displaced Persons, Iraq.
Middle East: As fighting worsens, UN chief heads to region to help broker solution
A Palestinian girl stands on the ruins of her home after it was destroyed in an airstrike in a refugee camp in the city...
Ethiopia: Drop Case Against Bloggers, Journalists
The Ethiopian government should immediately drop politically motivated charges brought against 10 bloggers and journalists on July 17, 2014, under the country’s deeply flawed anti-terrorism law.
UN, European officials concerned at deliberate attacks on civilians in Central African Republic
Central African Republic children in Chad.
United Nations: Rein in Mass Surveillance
Governments around the world should heed the findings of the UN’s human rights commissioner on mass surveillance, Human Rights Watch said. Governments should rein in mass surveillance and respect the privacy of all Internet users, no matter where they...
Cambodia: Drop Cases Against Opposition Politicians
Cambodian authorities should drop trumped-up charges against six leading opposition politicians and immediately and unconditionally release them, Human Rights Watch said. On July 16, 2014, a Phnom Penh court charged elected members of parliament of...
Burundi: Halt Crackdown on Opponents, Critics
Burundian authorities should halt their crackdown on opposition party members. Officials should also quash a March 21, 2014 verdict in which 48 people were handed sentences ranging from two years to life in prison.
Uganda: Homeless Children Face Violence, Exploitation
Uganda is failing to protect homeless children against police abuse and other violence, Human Rights Watch said in a report released. Street children throughout Uganda’s urban centers face violence, and physical and sexual abuse. National and local...
Iratxe García Pérez: "It would be unacceptable to be unable to move forward on maternity leave"
Iratxe García Pérez
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills 2,053 Civilians in 6 Months
The Islamist insurgency Boko Haram in Nigeria killed at least 2,053 civilians in an estimated 95 attacks during the first half of 2014. The figures are based on detailed analyses of media reports as well as field investigations. The killings and other...
