UN Welcomes Release of 83 Prisoners in Myanmar
The United Nations (UN) rights chief has welcomed the release of a second wave of 83 prisoners on Myanmar’s New…
Baby with Albinism Murdered in Malawi
The horrific murder of a two-year-old girl with albinism highlights the failure by the Malawi’s authorities to protect this vulnerable…
Why Are Muslims Getting Close to Narendra Modi?
Although Muslims are getting close to Narendra Modi, a large section of them has repeatedly demanded – albeit in a…
UN Opposes Death Sentences in Bangladesh
The United Nations human rights office expressed Friday concern about the latest death sentences handed down against two leaders of…
Who Killed the Blogger Activist in Bangladesh?
The vicious killing of another secular activist in Bangladesh is a grave reminder that the authorities are failing to protect…
Death Penalty: Amnesty Reports Alarming Surge in Executions
Human rights organization Amnesty International reports that a dramatic global rise in the number of executions recorded in 2015 saw…