Central African Republic: Muslims Trapped in Enclaves
Displacement site at Yaloké, where 509 ethnic Peuhl Muslims are housed...
Former US Diplomat Calls for Free, Fair Elections in Ethiopia
Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen said Ethiopia should not be afraid to have free and fair elections or a free press.
On International Day, Ban urges human solidarity to build new sustainability agenda
Two children in a Bronx, New York, school solidifying their friendship with a spontaneous expression of...
Tunisians Vote in Historic Presidential Runoff
Tunisians cast their ballots Sunday in the second and final round of a landmark presidential vote that marks the culmination of a rocky transition to democracy.
Iran: Let Afghans Seek Refugee Status
The Iranian government’s December 13, 2014 announcement that it will grant a six-month visa extension to 450,000 Afghans is a helpful move to prevent their imminent deportation, Human Rights Watch said on December 21. However, the visa-extension plan...
India: Police Beat Rights Activist
Indian authorities should immediately investigate allegations that West Bengal police beat a rights activist and have been harassing his group for reporting on security force abuses, Human Rights Watch said on December 19.
Pakistan: School Attack Reaction Tramples Rights
The Pakistani government should order an immediate stop to executions of death-row prisoners for terrorism-related offenses, Human Rights Watch said on December 20. The government executed two convicted militants in Punjab province on December 19,...
Ukraine: Attacks Require Better Investigation
Working to protect the vulnerable from slavery
UK Home Office is joining forces with charities across the country on December 20 to raise awareness of criminals preying on the homeless and vulnerable this Christmas.
Ban visits Ebola-hit West Africa, says zero cases “must be everyone’s goal”
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon shakes hand with Rebecca Johnson, an Ebola surviving nurse.
