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Syria crisis: People mulling return should not be pressurized

Syria crisis: People mulling return should not be pressurized

Since Syria's long and brutal internal conflict started in 2011, tens of thousands of people have lost their lives, 7 million others have been internally displaced and more than 5 million have fled to neighbouring

Labor & Human Rights Abuses in Nicaragua under Investigation by US Officials

Labor & Human Rights Abuses in Nicaragua under Investigation by US Officials

An investigation into Nicaragua's government for "persistent attacks on labor rights, human rights and the rule of law" has been announced by a U.S federal office that oversees foreign trade policy. The investigation which is

Human Rights Day Sparks a Revolution as Manipur Demands an End to AFSP

Human Rights Day Sparks a Revolution as Manipur Demands an End to AFSP

Thousands of people protested against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) on Tuesday in the streets of Imphal calling for justice and the repeal of the controversial law as the globe celebrates International Human

Understanding Syria crisis in 8 points: Bashar al-Assad in Russia?

Understanding Syria crisis in 8 points: Bashar al-Assad in Russia?

Things are starting to ease a little bit in the Middle East as the years-long Syrian crisis appears to be easing. Global leaders are reacting to the situation and netizens are curious too. Here are

Report shines light on abuses in Syrian detention facilities

Report shines light on abuses in Syrian detention facilities

The UN International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism has released a detailed report titled 'The Syrian Government Detention System as a Tool of Violent Repression' to highlight serious human rights violations including enforced disappearances.The UN General

Tanzania government made life increasingly difficult for Maasai Community: President Takes Action

Tanzania government made life increasingly difficult for Maasai Community: President Takes Action

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made two committees to resolve land issues in the country's northern Ngorongoro province which is known for its wildlife. The first committee will look into resident concerns while the

Global condemnation as housemate found guilty of killing Kenyan LGBT campaigner and fashion designer

Global condemnation as housemate found guilty of killing Kenyan LGBT campaigner and fashion designer

In relation to a brutal murder nearly a couple of years ago, a Kenyan court has convicted photographer Jacktone Odhiambo of killing his housemate, LGBT activist and fashion designer Edin Kiprotich Kipruto, also popularly called

Nika Gvaramia: Georgia opposition leader beaten unconscious, party alleges

Nika Gvaramia: Georgia opposition leader beaten unconscious, party alleges

Nika Gvaramia, a leader of one of Georgia's four main opposition parties, has been detained by police after being beaten unconscious in the capital Tbilisi, according to the Coalition for Change political party. The party

305 million need assistance: Top UN aid official raises alarm about unending polycrisis

305 million need assistance: Top UN aid official raises alarm about unending polycrisis

Tom Fletcher, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator and head of the UN aid co-ordination office, fears a staggering 305 million people across the globe are going to need crucial assistance in 2025 as conflicts and climate

Georgia protests: UN human rights chief calls on authorities to protect basic freedoms

Georgia protests: UN human rights chief calls on authorities to protect basic freedoms

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Georgian authorities to respect and protect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, after four nights of demonstrations made headlines across the globe. Volker Türk noted in