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June 11, 2020

Surrender of Sudanese militia leader into ICC custody 'extremely significant'

This arrest should act as a deterrent to other military and political leaders who think they can commit such crimes with impunity, said Michelle Bachelet.
May 10, 2020

UN warns of ‘ticking time-bomb’ in Syria as civilian killings mount

A ceasefire in the north-western province of Idlib, brokered by Turkey and Russia, who support opposing sides in the conflict, is generally still holding.
February 26, 2020

Eight killed in riots after 'hateful speeches' by political leaders in India

Political leaders in India are creating a violent environment by making hateful speeches, says Amnesty International India.
February 20, 2020

UN human rights chief horrified by escalating humanitarian crisis in Syria

Civilians living under scraps of plastic sheeting in freezing conditions are being bombed, says Michelle Bachelet.
January 8, 2020

Vice President's account of Philippines 'war on drugs' shows failure of deadly campaign

Duterte's ‘war on drugs’ is a war on the poor, marked by human rights violations and rampant impunity for the police and other high-ranking officials, says Amnesty International.
October 25, 2019

UN expert calls for decisive response to end Israel’s ‘occu-annexation’

The 52 year occupation has been characterised by a strong sense of impunity on the part of the occupying power, says UN expert.
October 24, 2019

Oil company faces legal action on human rights and environmental violations in Uganda

Campaigners are taking Total to court in France for the social and environemntal impact of a project in Uganda.
October 22, 2019

Attacks on civil society and journalists increasing in Europe

Space for organisations and journalists that are critical of governments is shrinking, say German civil society and rights organisations.
September 30, 2019

UN expert calls for democratic shift after groundbreaking visit to Zimbabwe

A UN human rights experts has called on Zimbabwe to embrace and safeguard democracy, saying that the country’s change in leadership provided an opportunity to promote political tolerance, accountability and bring an end to impunity for human rights violations.
August 14, 2019

Not guilty verdict for Martinelli 'sign of crisis in Panamanian judiciary'

The not guilty verdict in the trial of former president Ricardo Martinelli shows the extent of the judicial crisis in the country, says Transparency International.