Human Rights

Thailand: Two Years On, No Justice for Political Violence

The Thai government’s new 「political reconciliation」 proposals will undermine justice by giving immunity to those responsible for human rights abuses during bloody confrontations in Bangkok in 2010, Human Rights Watch said today.

Human rights activist couple jailed in China

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Well-known disabled Chinese human rights lawyer Ni Yulan and her husband, known for their activism against land...

Bangladeshi labour activist who exposed dangerous working conditions tortured, killed

A Bangladeshi labour activist, who helped in exposing dangerous working conditions at garment factories in the country, has been tortured and killed last week, according to a report.

European Court Gives Go Ahead for US Extradition

Britain can extradite jailed radical-Muslim preacher Abu Hamza al-Masri and four other alleged terrorists to the United States, according to a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.

Senior UN official condemns ‘alarming’ reports of sexual violence in Mali

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Malian refugee women wait with their children to receive relief items from UNHCR in Gaoudel, Ayorou district,...

23 Convicted for Deadly 2002 Anti-Muslim Violence in India's Gujarat

In India, a court has convicted 23 people in connection with the killing of 23 Muslims during deadly religious riots that swept through Gujarat state in 2002. The massacre was investigated by a special team after allegations that the probe by state...

China detains hundreds of Tibetans returning from Buddhist ceremony in India: Report

Hundreds of Tibetans who attended a Buddhist ceremony in India in January have reportedly been detained by Chinese forces without any charge on their return to Tibet.

Easter Bomber Strikes in Northern Nigeria

A bombing in northern Nigeria killed at least 20 people and wounded several others on Easter Sunday despite ramped-up security throughout the region.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Sexual violence forcing girls out of school

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The threat of sexual violence prevents girls in PNG from attending school

Comments by Sudanese official could lead to further violence – UN rights chief

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Sudanese refugees from Blue Nile state line up to collect water in a camp.