Human Rights News

Reporter's Notebook 04 Mar 2020 15:45 GMT

A journalist reflects on what weeks of protests mean for the land's Indigenous - and how it goes beyond just a pipeline.

Iran04 Mar 2020 01:38 GMT

Human rights group says victims were 22 boys, aged between 12 and 17, and a girl reportedly aged between eight and 12.

Rohingya03 Mar 2020 19:06 GMT

Portraits of the world's most persecuted minority.

Europe03 Mar 2020 15:02 GMT

Thousands have been trying to enter Europe since Turkey said it would open its border to allow refugees through.

Middle East03 Mar 2020 13:19 GMT

Rights group decries mass sentencing of defendants, who the court says belonged to a local affiliate of the ISIL group.

Media03 Mar 2020 07:51 GMT

US cites 'deepening crackdown' in China for its decision as Beijing threatens to retaliate over move.

Asia Pacific03 Mar 2020 03:36 GMT

New Zealand is due to mark a year since the terror attack with a memorial service later this month.

Abortion03 Mar 2020 00:28 GMT

Colombian court shuts down landmark abortion case, but renews debate on legalisation, women's rights activists say.

Media02 Mar 2020 19:33 GMT

As his son battles the US's extradition attempt, John Shipton fears for the whistle-blower's mental and physical health.

Health02 Mar 2020 15:00 GMT

If the bill is approved, Argentina will be the largest jurisdiction to legalise the procedure in Latin America.