Migrants: MEPs endorse search and rescue rules to prevent further deaths at sea
Frontex operation
Cambodia: Free 6 Randomly Arrested During Unrest
The Cambodian authorities should drop charges and release a teenage boy and five young men against whom the prosecution presented no credible evidence of criminal activity at their hearing on February 17, 2014 at a Phnom Penh court. A verdict is...
Use of Acid Attacks for Punishment Persists in Pakistan
Despite laws against acid attacks, the practice of pouring acid on men, women and children as a form of punishment continues in Pakistan. Two victims who are trying to put their lives back together again spoke with VOA about their challenges.
OSCE media freedom representative condemns killing of journalist in Ukraine
Vesti journalist Vyacheslav Veremyi.
Ukraine: Swiss OSCE Chair offers measures to end violence and resume political route out of crisis
OSCE Chairmanship Switzerland urges the Ukrainian authorities to do their utmost to defuse the menacing situation in the country and proposes a set of measures in a bid to end violence and bring about the resumption of political talks.
Thailand: Bangkok Violence Escalates
Unlawful actions by Thai police and protesters threaten further violence in Thailand’s ongoing political conflict, Human Rights Watch said. Thai authorities and protest leaders should take all necessary steps to end politically motivated violence and...
Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill has ‘serious human rights implications’ – UNAIDS
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé.
Telenor Group and UNICEF partnering for children
Telenor Group and UNICEF have signed a global partnership agreement and are joining forces to promote children’s development. The five-year agreement includes both financial support and access to a range of mobile technology solutions that will help...
Saudi Arabia: 12,000 Somalis Expelled
Farhia, a Somali woman who is now eight-months pregnant, was deported to Somalia from Saudi Arabia on January 29, 2014...
Russia: Human Rights Defender Targeted
Russian law enforcement should promptly and effectively investigate a February 12, 2014 arson attack on a leading human rights activist in the Komi region and his family. Police refused to conduct a criminal investigation into the attack. That...
