HUMAN RIGHTS

The regional king is accused of supporting a secessionist movement to found the 'Yiira' state.

Integrity of Somalia's humanitarian sector must be strengthened, says Transparency International NGO.

Foreign secretary said Assad allies Iran and Russia have the future of Syria 'in their hands'.

The CPJ notes there are more journalists in jail today than in nearly three decades.

Human rights campaigner told IBTimes UK that the demonstration put the issue on the public agenda.

Residents in North Kivu region fear fighters could commit human rights violations and attack civilians.

US follows suit by imposing sanctions on two officials.

GPs in England have stopped providing some contraceptive methods because of budget cuts.

Burundians commemorate 11 and 12 December 2015 when civilians were executed and their bodies were thown in mass graves.

Tindyebwa Agaba, who came to the UK as a refugee from Rwanda, tells IBTimes UK his story.

The emergency status was first implemented after terrorist attacks on Paris in November 2015.

Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.

Self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato said the Filipino president ordered and even took part in killings.

No area is free of corruption, but some countries are worse than others.

The arrest follows a travel ban and a freezing of Azza Soliman's assets in November.

The measure was added to an unrelated child abuse bill and does not allow exceptions for rape or incest.

Jammeh, in power since 1994, lost to former businessman Adama Barrow of the United Democratic Party.

Algeria's government has launched an operation to put an end to illegal immigration.

Article 522 of the Lebanese penal code allows rapists to avoid prosecution if they marry rape victims.

This is the first time Israel denies access to an individual on the grounds of affiliation to the boycott movement.

Filipino leader gives his support to police officers a day after multiple murder charges were recommended.

The island nation is ready to fight the diplomatic isolation the Chinese have imposed for decades.

Former child soldier Ongwen is charged with 70 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Tehran has said the charges are baseless and politically motivated.

Former child soldier Ongwen is charged with 70 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Rohingya flee Rakhine state following alleged crackdown by government forces, which Myanmar denies.

Investigation report follows disturbing history of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel.

There is just a fortnight left to prevent more violence, deaths and conflict, British diplomat warns.

DRC faces a fateful moment later this month when President Kabila is due to stand down.