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UK and US defence chiefs say 'brutal' Bashar al-Assad has no future in Syria
Sir Michael Fallon and Ash Carter again called for a political settlement to stop civil war.
Ian Silvera Dec 15, 2016
Peter Tatchell defends Syria protest and calls for talks with Jeremy Corbyn
Human rights campaigner told IBTimes UK that the demonstration put the issue on the public agenda.
Ian Silvera Dec 13, 2016
Corbyn needs to quit the double standards and call out the crimes of Assad and Putin
Supposed anti-war activists fail to respond to bloodshed which doesn't sit with their anti-American worldview.
James Bloodworth Dec 12, 2016
How a Rwandan former child soldier found a new life with Emma Thompson
Tindyebwa Agaba, who came to the UK as a refugee from Rwanda, tells IBTimes UK his story.
Lydia Smith Dec 12, 2016
Here are 10 things you need to know about Human Rights Day
Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.
Dec 10, 2016
Which are the most corrupt countries in the world?
No area is free of corruption, but some countries are worse than others.
Dec 09, 2016
UAE teen Kehkashan Basu wins International Children's Peace Prize for environmental activism
The 16-year-old is leading a global fight against climate degradation.
Lydia Smith Dec 02, 2016
HRW urges African states to defend ICC's core principles and protect victims of worst crimes
ICC members may offer concessions "in a misguided effort" to deter others from leaving ICC.
Elsa Buchanan Nov 16, 2016
Duterte says he can get along with Trump because he has not 'meddled' in human rights issues
The Philippine president also said he has faith in the president-elect's plans against illegal immigrants.
Ananya Roy Nov 16, 2016
Duterte considered resigning over disregard for rule of law and country's slow justice system
The Philippine president said he has started the groundwork for possible suspension of habeas corpus.
Ananya Roy Nov 15, 2016
Rodrigo Duterte says he will scrap human rights 'bulls**t' to hunt down Isis
Duterte said south-east Asia could become destination of choice for Isis fighters fleeing Middle East.
Callum Paton Nov 14, 2016
Cameroon: French billionaire who organises elephant safaris implicated in abuse of Pygmy tribes
Pygmy tribes claim they are tortured and threatened with death if they return to their land.
Mark Piggott Nov 03, 2016
Making art from sexual assault: 'Rape happens - we need to make it something we can discuss'
One rape survivor is transforming the way we talk about sexual violence through the medium of art.
Lydia Smith Oct 26, 2016
New Artificial Intelligence 'judge' can predict the outcome of human rights trials
The researchers' algorithm correctly predicted the outcome of hundreds of cases with 79% accuracy.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Oct 24, 2016
'I was cut with a sharp razor blade and no anaesthetic' – FGM survivor recounts her ordeal
IBTimes UK interviews Nigerian journalist on how female genital mutilation impacted on her life.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 21, 2016
South Africa to quit International Criminal Court due to 'incompatibility'
Country claimed in 2015 it wanted to leave ICC following criticism for refusing to arrest Sudan's President.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 21, 2016
Iraqi civilians escaping Isis-controlled Mosul face revenge attacks, Amnesty International warns
Amnesty International's new report details abuses suffered by Sunni Arabs fleeing Isis-controlled areas.
Sofia Lotto Persio Oct 18, 2016
Maldives leaves Commonwealth amid row over democratic reforms
Maldives government accuses Commonwealth of not recognising progress in the archipelago.
Mark Piggott Oct 13, 2016
Donald Trump as President would pose a danger to the world - United Nations
UNHCR head Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein cites Trump's comments on minorities and torture.
Mark Piggott Oct 12, 2016
Nowhere to go: Calais' refugee children urge Britain and France not to forget them as Jungle demolition looms
Child refugees, some as young as eight, are easy prey for traffickers and criminals.
Elsa Buchanan Oct 12, 2016
Multinational companies must take responsibility for LGBT inclusion in the global workplace
Getting LGBT equality right is good for business, but it will not happen by itself.
Sarah Foster Oct 10, 2016
Mexico: Pastor accused of raping 8-year-old girl ordered to buy her father beer as compensation
Human rights groups have reacted angrily after 55-year-old man arrested on a charge of aggravated rape.
William Watkinson Oct 08, 2016
Soldiers should not operate outside of human rights law
Government claims to be doing troops a favour, but it's simply sweeping MoD's mass failings under the carpet.
Martha Spurrier Oct 05, 2016
Kenyan man arrested after national outrage over him bragging about sex with a girl of 10
26-year-old held after hashtag #ArrestMohammedAlfayo started trending.
Elsa Buchanan Oct 05, 2016
Mass rescue of 6,055 migrants in one day off Libyan coast in wake of 2013 Lampedusa shipwreck
Nine dead during rescue operation as Italy marks anniversary of 2013 shipwreck which killed 368 migrants.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 04, 2016
Self-confessed Filipino hitman says he is ready to die for his sins - report
Edgar Matobato said he had killed more than 50 people as part of Duterte's anti-crime squad.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 01, 2016
Top Duterte critic fears for her life after calling out president over murderous drug war
'What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose his soul? I choose to keep my soul,' says Leila de Lima.
Romil Patel Sep 23, 2016
Hypocrisy towards terrorism is unacceptable, India says at UN amid rising tension with Pakistan
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, India said terrorism was the root cause behind people fleeing from their home soil.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 20, 2016
DRC: 'We thought things would be manageable but that's when we started hearing gunshots'
IBTimes UK speaks to a witness of the violence of 19 September in the DRC's capital Kinshasa
Elsa Buchanan Sep 19, 2016
UK must stop arms sales to Saudis over Yemen breaches, say two MP committees
The joint report says an inquiry into human rights breaches is needed before arms should be sold to Saudi Arabia.
William Watkinson Sep 15, 2016
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