OSCE media freedom representative concerned by arrest of social media activists in Belarus

The OSCE's Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, opens a session on media freedom at the OSCE's Review Conference in...
Indonesia: Clinton Should Raise Plight of Religious Minorities

Shiite cleric Tajul Muluk sits in a courtroom during his trial in Sampang, Indonesia on...
European Year of Citizens: raising awareness of EU citizens' rights
Every citizen in the European Union enjoys a set of rights under the EU treaties, including the right to move and reside freely in another member state, the right to vote and stand as a candidate in European and local elections and the right to...
Afghanistan: Appoint Rights-Respecting Intelligence Chief

The Afghan government should drop reported plans to appoint a senior official linked to...
On UN visit, basketball star Pau Gasol urges help for children affected by Sahel crisis

Pau Gasol on visit to Chad is seen here with a mother of twins who is waiting for the full recovery of...
Iraq: Lack of Transparency in 26 Executions

Iraq carried out at least 26 executions on August 27 and 29, 2012, but provided few details about the identity of those...
Syria: Government Attacking Bread Lines
Latest violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei state threatens recent gains, UN warns
Human Rights Group Denounces End of Torture Investigation
In response the announcement that the Department of Justice has closed, without charges, investigations of CIA interrogations of two detainees who died in U.S. custody oversees, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) issued a statement
UN refugee agency reports increase in number of Syrians crossing into Lebanon

UNHCR and partners have organized activities for Syrian refugee children in the Bekaa Valley.