Human Rights

Nearly three-quarters of world’s population lived in a country where rights and freedoms dropped, Freedom House says.

More than 50 people have died since a military coup on February 1 and many others have been wounded.

Recalibration of US-Saudi relations is unlikely to change Saudi’s sovereign rating, an S&P official told Reuters news.

Former lawmaker condemns treatment of 47 pro-democracy defendants facing national security charges as ‘inhumane’.

The Kremlin has vowed to respond to the sanctions, the first major move against Russia from the Biden administration.

The 2006 Charter on National Peace and Reconciliation continues to undermine justice in Algeria.

Some risk sham marriages to obtain European residency for a partner – but the practice can have shattering consequences.

Healthcare workers have set up mobile clinics to treat protesters but say their biggest challenge is ‘not to get shot’ .

Turkey will improve the judiciary system, strengthen freedom of expression and organisation, president says.

Hundreds of civilians in Cabo Delgado killed by rebels, gov’t forces and private militia, Amnesty says.

Some 47 pro-democracy politicians and activists are seeking bail after being charged under the national security law.

Rights advocates and lawmakers are urging US President Joe Biden to pressure Egypt to improve its rights record.

Eight Rohingya on board the boat have died and many of the 81 survivors are sick and suffering from extreme dehydration.

Charges relate to primaries, which were designed to pick best candidates for legislative polls, which were then delayed.