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The UN investigators, who were probing human rights violations in DRC, had been missing since 12 March.

Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were looking into claims that security forces 'executed' civilians.

The US-led coalition fighting Isis has announced that it is investigating the incident.

Conflict has killed thousands and displaced millions in spite of several ceasefires agreed by both sides.

The families of victims of serious human rights violations continue to gather to demand justice.

Blackman had his murder conviction reduced to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility.

Former Ivory Coast president faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Machete attack attributed to a local militia, Kamuina Nsapu, seeking to avenge killing of its leader.

Atheel al-Nujaifi said that Iraqi government forces are using changed tactics against Isis in west Mosul.

US military says rules of engagement have not been loosened under Donald Trump's administration.

US official says the engine could be used to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Former Iraqi finance minister Hoshyar Zebari said the group once made $3m to $5m – but that is no longer.

Some 350 gypsies attended the consecration of Fernandez, who died for her religion in the Spanish Civil War.

FIDH report documents the deterioration of the security situation in the country since summer 2016.

Poor students in Burundi are taking action over the government's decision to abolish scholarships.

UN has warned that flooding from the dam could be "potentially catastrophic" for those areas downstream.

The coalition announced an investigation into the incident as thousands of civilians flee the embattled city.

Millions of lives at risk in war-torn South Sudan where a famine was declared earlier in 2017.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry says 11 out of 14 members of the cell were arrested.

It's the highest number of aid workers killed in a single incident since civil war began in 2013.

Militants loyal to Abu Musab al-Barnawi target Sabon Garin Kimba village to steal food and medical supplies.

Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were kidnapped as they investigated reports of human rights violation.

The development is viewed as an important step in the battle against the jihadists.

Experts believe the construction could damage the strong cultural ties the two countries currently have.

Isis militants had launched two Katyusha rockets on the Prophet Younis market in eastern Mosul.

Terror group 'unable to deny Iraqi security forces their objectives'.

A Mosul municipal official said at least 240 bodies were pulled out from under the rubble of buildings.

It is unclear whether the reported presence of vehicles indicates preparation for a potential missile launch.

Qari Yasin, a native of Pakistan's Balochistan region, was said to behind the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team.