HUMAN RIGHTS

Hind El-Achchabi gets two-year sentence and is reportedly barred from seeing her children.

New bill put forward by centre-left Democratic Party proposes up to three days off per month.

The 16-year-old boy survived by clinging to the boat's fuel tank.

Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.

New victim warrants are issued, but Burundi will officially withdraw from the world court in October.

Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.

US 'concerned' after breakdown of talks between President Joseph Kabila's allies and the opposition.

The former first lady was acquitted in Ivory Coast after a botched crimes against humanity trial.

Asylum seekers were due to be flown back to Nigeria and Ghana.

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

Under now-banned practice, hundreds of transsexuals who wanted their sex change officially recognised were sterilised.

Campaigners hit out at the myth that nations should legalise "the oldest trade in the world".

Caucasian bodies of 'one male, one female' could be missing Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan says father.

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

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.

The vocal Putin critic was sentenced to 15 days in prison for organising the rally.

Brutal repression of peaceful protests over weekend show regime is not willing to allow for dissent.

Warning from human rights organisation comes after the Qatar-UK Business Forum in London.

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.

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed after his accusations of government corruption sparked protests across Russia.

There have been concerns about a mass African withdrawal from the world court.

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

Island nation defends its hardline legal action against teen blogger who made vicious comments against Christians and Muslims

Central American country's legislative commission will vote on whether it's abortion law should be debated.

Fellow protesters tried to prevent the police van from taking him away.

Narges Kalbasi Ashtari was convicted in 2014 after the disappearance of Asim Jilakara.

Critics argued motion M-103 stifles free speech and legitimate criticism.