Qatar Finds Way Round Embargo But ‘nightmare’ Continues
Nearly a month since Qatar was isolated by its Gulf neighbours, residents of the emirate have learned to adapt to ...
Tag: Human Rights Watch
World Vision Ghana Launches ‘End Child Marriage Now’ Campaign
World Vision International Ghana has launched a national campaign in Tamale codenamed, “End child marriage now! It Takes Us All.” ...
Under US Pressure, UN Agrees On Deep Cuts To Peacekeeping
A deal on cutting nearly $600 million from the UN peacekeeping budget was reached Wednesday following weeks of negotiations over ...
Vietnam Blogger ‘Mother Mushroom’ On Trial
A prominent Vietnamese blogger known as 'Mother Mushroom' went on trial Thursday for anti-state propaganda, a court clerk said, as ...
China’s Treatment of Sick Activist Raises Fears For Others
China's treatment of cancer-stricken democracy activist Liu Xiaobo reflects Beijing's hardening crackdown on political dissent and heightens concern over lesser-known ...
US Urges China To Let Nobel Laureate Choose Own Doctors
The United States urged China on Tuesday to give cancer-stricken Nobel peace prize laureate Liu Xiaobo and his wife freedom ...
Freed Chinese Intellectual Spoke Out For Change
Liu Xiaobo, who won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize from behind bars, was for decades a vocal champion of democracy ...
Vietnam Blogger Deported To France
A French-Vietnamese dissident blogger has been deported to France after losing his nationality of birth. Pham Minh Hoang served a ...
John Magufuli’s Pregnant Schoolgirl Ban Angers Tanzanian Women
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has been condemned for comments that girls who give birth should not be allowed to return ...
John Magufuli’s Pregnant Schoolgirl Ban Angers Tanzanian Women
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has been condemned for comments that girls who give birth should not be allowed to return ...
Tanzania President Says Teen Mothers Should Quit School
Tanzania President John Magufuli said students who become pregnant should not be allowed to finish their studies after giving birth, ...
Teen Mothers Will Not Be Allowed Back To School
Tanzania President John Magufuli has said girls will not be allowed back to school after giving birth during his administration. ...
Morocco Protest Leader ‘beaten’ During Arrest
The leader of a protest movement in northern Morocco was "severely" beaten and verbally abused by police during his arrest, ...
UAE Runs ‘informal Prisons’ In Yemen
The United Arab Emirates runs at least two "informal detention facilities" in Yemen and has reportedly transferred detainees to a ...
Philippine Star Charice Announces New Transgender Name
US television star and music sensation Charice Pempengco of the Philippines has announced a new transgender identity, revealing his new ...
Around 100 Killed In C. Africa After Truce Deal
The death toll from clashes in Central African Republic has surged to around 100, local officials said Wednesday of violence ...
Three Things To Watch As Saudi Names New Heir To Throne
Mohammed bin Salman, named Saudi crown prince on Wednesday, becomes first in line to the throne as the historically conservative ...
New York Outlaws Child Marriage Under 17
New York, the fourth most populous state in America, updated antiquated legislation on Tuesday to outlaw children as young as ...
Minister Under Fire For Attack On Sri Lankan Rights Lawyer
Sri Lanka's justice minister faced calls for his resignation Tuesday after accusing a human rights lawyer of misleading the public ...
India Internet Shutdowns ‘violate Human Rights’
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said India needs to cease “arbitrary restrictions” on internet and phone services. The organisation said ...