HUMAN RIGHTS

Athena Stevens says she was removed from a flight after the airline could not fit her wheelchair in plane's hold.

Jigmey Bhutia Jan 27, 2016

Some were transported in potato sacks and coffins, others in suitcases.

Lydia Smith Jan 27, 2016

Gbagbo is charged with crimes against humanity, including murder, rape and persecution.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 26, 2016

Gbagbo is charged with crimes against humanity, including murder, rape and persecution.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 26, 2016

Omar Barghouti said India's military trade with Israel helps maintain the 'occupation' of Palestine.

Priyanka Mogul Jan 26, 2016

Tougher measures on refugees also include extension of family reunification to three years

Harriet Sinclair Jan 26, 2016

UN panel says Salva Kiir and Riek Machar should face sanctions as they are still in control of militia groups.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 26, 2016

Armed groups in DRC earn hundreds of millions of dollars every year by trading conflict minerals.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 26, 2016

Parliament debates the 'most misunderstood bill in Denmark's history': confiscating migrants' possessions.

Romil Patel Jan 26, 2016

IBTimes UK spoke to the International Federation for Human Rights about hundreds of disappearances.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 26, 2016

Berlin gay rights group claims that LGBT refugees have been attacked, discriminated against and spat on.

Tom Porter Jan 26, 2016

Dahlin was detained in early January and was asked to confess to causing harm to the Chinese government.

Lara Rebello Jan 26, 2016

US president says such punishment leads to devastating psychological consequences.

Agamoni Ghosh Jan 26, 2016

Standards would require low levels of testosterone for male-to-female transgender athletes.

Mary Papenfuss Jan 26, 2016

Forceful arrest of Ligue Iteka's treasurer prompts #FreeMarieClaudette campaign.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 25, 2016

Holocaust protesters say no memorialisation without action.

Harriet Sinclair Jan 25, 2016

Hinte has submitted her lottery ticket to national lottery operator Camelot for verification.

Jigmey Bhutia Jan 25, 2016

Asylum seekers told by Clearsprings Ready Homes they must wear wristbands all the time to get fed.

William Watkinson Jan 25, 2016

The scholarships are to encourage girls to stay 'pure' and are subject to tests.

William Watkinson Jan 24, 2016

The UK had previously agreed to accept 20,000 Syrian refugees from Syrian camps.

William Watkinson Jan 24, 2016

Karan Johar, Kajol, Shahi Tharoor and Ashok Vajpeyi have spoken on intolerance at the Jaipur Literature Festival.

Priyanka Mogul Jan 24, 2016

The former intelligence officer is believed to be seeking official permission to give evidence.

Henry Austin Jan 24, 2016

Chief executive of the Road Haulage Association says its 'only a matter of time until a truck driver is killed'

William Watkinson Jan 24, 2016

Italy is the only major European country that is yet to cede same-sex couples any legal recognition.

Shalet Jimmy Jan 24, 2016

Japan's government says it received a record 7,586 refugee applications in 2015.

Agamoni Ghosh Jan 23, 2016

IBTimes UK speaks with Panzi foundation on dangers to women and girls if political situation worsens in DRC.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 23, 2016

The move will extend the government's ability to search and detain people without warrants.

Agamoni Ghosh Jan 23, 2016

Police fire tear gas and water cannon to disperse hundreds of young protesters, during the second day of riots.

Alex Wheeler Jan 22, 2016

IBTimes UK looks at the men behind the insurgency and examines if their existence can impact the conflict.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 22, 2016