HUMAN RIGHTS

Dozens of pro-democracy activists have been arrested, trialled and sentenced to long prison sentences in a politically-motivated campaign to silence dissents in the resource-rich nation.

Dozens arrested amid intimidation and allegations of torture ahead of presidential election.

The decision to declassify is seen as a move to put pressure on the World Health Organisation.

Despite pressure from UN and human rights activists, the executions went ahead.

Verdict marks end of 16 year struggle for justice by victims and rights groups.

Dennehy placed in solitary at HMP Bronzefield after prison guards read 'escape plot' in diary.

Sex workers receive little protection from abuse even in countries like Norway where human rights laws are stringent.

The former prisoner has described the horrific punishments dished out in the hermit nation's prisons.

The new cabinet has been criticised for being made up exclusively of white men, and for folding a ministry of women.

Human Rights Watch described the police brutality as a 'threat to human rights'.

World Health Organisation has defined female genital mutilation as severely harmful with 'no benefits'.

Gambia's deputy ambassador to the UN accused of inciting violence against protesters in his country.

BAE chairman said its Saudi Arabia dealings were in accordance with the UK government's rules and regulations.

Anal region inspections may constitute rape, Human Rights Watch warns.

Defendants charged with inciting violence as activists call for impartial investigation.

IBTimes UK speaks with Gambian activist about the government's position on April protests.

Judge found in April that imprisonment conditions violated mass murderer's human rights.

Comments came amid a crackdown on mal-veiling by 7,000 new morality police.

Protesters accused of rioting and inciting violence in pro-electoral reform rally held without police permit.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with activist on growing discontent among Gambians before the election.

UN condemned the killing of a Moroccan peacekeeper from the Minusca by alleged LRA rebels.