human rights

Founding principles of openness and freedom of speech under threat 'from governments and firms', says man credited by many with inventing the internet.

IBTimes UK's Marverine Cole uncovers the truth about what is going on behind the facade of a liberalising Myanmar.

EDL denies involvement in firebombing of Somali Bravanese Islamic Centre in north London as Muslim groups ask for more police protection.

A powerful digital spying tool used by governments to monitor its citizens has been linked to a failed attack on a US citizen.

Rebels concede defeat in strategic town of Qusair.

State attorney claims Israel will ship thousands of migrants to unnamed African country.

Iraq-born Hazhar Hassan Taha escapes deportation after bungling bureaucrats fail to complete paperwork.

Lobbying scandal spreads to House of Lords, with peers secretly filmed taking money from bogus lobbyists only days after Patrick Mercer was forced to resign as an MP.

Animal rights campaigners in black and white steal march on race politics activists.

Nigerian MPs vote in favour of banning gay marriage while same-sex public kissing risks 14 years in jail.

American woman and unidentified Western Muslim, said to have been fighting for rebels, also killed in clash near Turkish border.

UK government is only one of 26 nations which say existing laws on autonomous 'killer robots' are sufficient, a stance branded as "meaningless" by campaigners.

Doctors and ministry of health fail in supreme court appeal to win termination for woman whose pregnancy threatens her life.

Delivery of first batch of S-300 missiles in wake of EU ending embargo raises fears of further tension with Israel.

Burmese government accused of inaction over fresh clashes between Buddhists and Muslims.

UN Human Rights Council likely to condemn presence of foreign fighters in Syria.

Lose the Lads’ Mags campaign highlights potential legal action facing Tesco, Sainsbury's, WH Smith and other retailers over 'degrading' material.

Suspects on trial in Stockholm accused of extortion of Eritrean families in Sweden.

Syrian Electronic Army believed to have hacked into BSkyB's Google Play Store apps and Twitter account

Cabinet-level Terfor group to consider new powers to curb extremist preaching - while May pledges Communications Bill will go ahead.

Arrests include leading campaigner Nikolai Alexeyev, after campaigners defy ban on march

Gebre awarded the King Baudouin African Development Prize for her work in women's rights.

President tells National Defence University in Washington that al-Qaida terrorism remains a potential threat.

US President to announce moves to restrict strikes and make their use more transparent.

Reporters accused of bias after criticising government 'whitewash' over shooting of Palestinian boy.

Journalist released after two weeks in police custody in Turkmenabat, northeastern Turkmenistan.

Riyadh court passes harsh sentence just days after Saudi Arabia agreed to better protection for foreign maids.

Turkey is still brutally repressing the Kurdish language - but the bravery of the oppressed speaks louder than words, says Uzay Bulut

Bodies displayed near university in Jizan as warning to public.

Smith says Duchess of Cambridge is 'unambitious' and 'bland'.