Piracy ransoms amount to more than $339 million over seven-year period – UN report
Counter-piracy operations being conducted in the Gulf of Aden and the east coast of Somalia.
Mali: Big Step for Justice in ‘Disappearance’ Case
The decision by a judge in Mali to charge and detain three security force members and summon for questioning 17 others for their alleged role in enforced disappearances is an important step for justice in Mali and for the victims’ families. Malian...
Syria and neighbours need urgent development response, UN officials tell conference
Three Syrian refugee children explore the new camp at Darashakran in northern Iraq.
Egypt: Protester Killings Not Being Investigated
Egypt’s authorities have yet to announce any move to investigate security force killings of protesters on October 6, 2013. Almost four weeks after police used lethal force to break up protests by Muslim Brotherhood supporters, the authorities have not...
Non-EU seasonal workers: EP/Council deal on better social rights and conditions
Non-EU seasonal workers will get better working and living conditions, including a minimum wage and proper accommodation, under a draft law agreed by Parliament and Council and backed by national governments on Tuesday. These rules aim both to end...
South Korea: educators demand respect for workers’ rights
US: Focus on Rights Crisis as Iraq Leader Visits
Iraq’s crackdown on peaceful government critics and an epidemic of executions should be top agenda items during the prime minister’s state visit to Washington, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to President Barack Obama. Prime Minister Nuri al-...
Bangladesh: No Justice in Mass Trials for Mutineers
The government of Bangladesh should order a re-trial of 847 military personnel accused of murder, sexual assault, and other atrocities during the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny due to serious violations of fair trial standards, Human Rights Watch...
Leo Messi’s son turns one and celebrates with UNICEF
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Leo Messi invited his friends and fans around the world to join in celebrating the birthday of his son Thiago, who will be one year old on Saturday, 2 November.
European trade unionists want equality added to quality in education
