Human Rights

OSCE media freedom representative concerned over attacks and threats against journalists in Northern Ireland

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, said Tuesday she was concerned about the recent attacks and threats against journalists in Northern Ireland and urged the authorities to unequivocally condemn them.

Bahrain: Highest Court Upholds Grossly Unfair Convictions

Lengthy Sentences for 13 Protest Leaders

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Child recruitment by armed groups in Central African Republic must end – UN

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Former child soldiers draw in a UNICEF-assisted transit centre in the Central African Republic (CAR).

China: Renewed Restrictions Send Online Chill

Anonymity and Privacy on the Internet Under Fresh Attack

The Chinese government’s further tightening of internet controls and mandating real name registration threaten security and privacy of internet users.

Insecurity in the Central African Republic leads to continious population displacement and access constraints

In December 2012, dissident members of the “Union des Forces Démocratiques Pour le Rassemblement” (UFDR) rebel group took control over the cities of Sam Ouandja and Ndélé in north eastern Central African Republic (CAR). The Séléka rebel group was later formed consisting of an alliance of the UFDR rebel group, dissidents from the “Convention des Patriotes pour la Justice et la Paix” (CPJP) and the “Convention Patriotique pour le Salut Wa Kodro” (CPSK) rebel groups. This group has invaded and taken control on several more towns across the country including, Bamingui, Kabo, Batangafo, Kaga Bandoro, Ippy, Bambari, Bria and Sibut (184km from Bangui).

US Treasury Department Designates Militant Groups in the DRC

Sanctions Target Rebel Groups for Using Violence Against Children and Contributing to the Ongoing Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated two militant groups fomenting violence and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This action against Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) and the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR) was taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13413, which targets persons contributing to the conflict in the DRC.

Increasing ethnic violence in DR Congo has led to serious humanitarian crisis – UN

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The fertile hills of Masisi district, in eastern DRC's North Kivu province.

UN refugee agency concludes operation to repatriate Liberians forced into exile amid civil war

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Liberians cross the Cavaly River to their homeland from Cote d'Ivoire.

US: Defense Bill Signing Backtracks on Guantanamo

President Should Renew Efforts to Transfer Cleared Detainees

US President Barack Obama’s refusal to veto a defense spending bill restricting detainee transfers from Guantanamo undercuts his pledge to close the prison, Human Rights Watch said Thursday.

Bahrain: Charges Against Rights Defender Raise Concerns

Sayed Yusuf al-Muhafadha Should Be Released Pending Trial

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