HUMAN RIGHTS

Women worldwide take to social media in defiance against France's burkini ban.

Among the arrested are a French couple caught with cash and a migrant hiding in the boot of their private car.

Umerov faces 'trumped up' charges for opposing Russia's seizing of Crimea, say campaigners.

Israel claims airstrike which killed 15 members of family did not break international law.

Refugees are registering to return to war-torn Somalia over fear of Kenyan security officials.

Mother-of-three wearing sarong to hide body complexes after pregnancy asked to leave pool in latest incident.

Sarkozy, seeking to win votes from far-right FN, says he will be tough on immigration if re-elected.

Women reportedly hired as they can get close to targets without arousing suspicion.

Ipsos survey finds that only 6% of French people are in favour of the wearing of the Islamic swimsuit.

IBTimes UK speaks to Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa who alleged 14 mass graves have been identified.

The move is to encourage more Muslim women to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

The UN children's agency says 475,000 children across Lake Chad hit by insurgency and drought.

In rising violent assaults, armed men have looted medicines, supplies and destroyed medical equipment.

Athlete says he fears for his life over Oromo people protest and is expected to seek asylum in the US.

French people have denounced shocking images as 'humiliation, intimidation, violation of human rights'.

Man dies of stab wounds and another injured in brawl as Sudanese and Afghan migrants clash.

State suspends licences for independent TV and radio stations Muvi TV, Komboni Radio and Itezhi Tezhi Radio.

EXCLUSIVE: Zimbabwe could follow Angola's steps to silence social media with legislation.

McAuliffe said his administration will continue to restore the rights of nearly 200,000 people.

Solo Krummah arrested during May protests calling for electoral reforms and President Jammeh's resignation.

IBTimes UK speaks to Iwacu founder-director Antoine Kaburahe about the investigation into Bigirimana's disappearance.

Ziad Qanawi - who appeared in court on the arm of his lawyer - still has 14 charges outstanding.

Writer Roman Roslovtsev claims he hasbeen harrassed by Russian security services.

Marathon-runner seeking asylum after staging anti-government protest.

Camp said to be economic burden and breeding ground for terrorism but will stay open until Somalia stabilises.

Nigerians involved in gay marriage or civil union face imprisonment for up to 14 years.

Lilesa told reporters that he could be killed or jailed for making the sign of protest.

The president's comments were in response to the UN's remarks over human rights violations.

Some members of the Yazidi community also complained about forceful conversion to Islam.