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.
New Statesman reports advice given by scientists was ignored by Soviet authorities.
Mansoor was arrested for 'using social media to defame the UAE' and for 'promoting sectarian hatred.'
Jean-Marc Ayrault warns Congolese people's "disappointment" may fuel a violent crisis.
Comments come amid an apparent increasing restriction of basic freedoms in Tanzania.
Known as 'Simba the Lion' due to his alleged ferocity, Katanga served 12 years for crimes against humanity.
Commission, set up by President Adama Barrow, to look at persecution of homosexuals and political opponents
Germany already in talks over reparations for Herero and Namaqua massacres in former colony Namibia.
He was ordered to be freed after Egypt's top appeals court cleared him over protester deaths.
International community and donor countries should give financial support to Kenyan government, NGOs say.