human rights

A Saudi court's decision to order the severance of a man's spine in an 'eye-for-an-eye' punishment has once more shined a light on Riyadh's violent judicial system.

Chuck Parnell explores how relative strength of civil society is key to successful political transitions.

Prominent Tibetan activist released after 17 years in prison still has no rights and freedom, best friend tells IBTimes UK

Victims raped, beaten and burned by criminal gangs in Sinai Peninsula.

Four women from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have suffered severe burn injuries after being attacked with acid.

Historic arms trade control agreed in move to protect human rights.

The Saudi Arabian government executes a man convicted of murder while arranging for deportation of Yemeni labourers

Activist group records 6,005 deaths and says real toll could be far higher.

A report by Saudi Arabian state news agency confirms the beheading and crucifixion of a Pakistani national, convicted of sodomy and murder.

Internet frenzy over Chinese president Xi Jinping's singer wife Peng Liyuan's bags, fashion sense - and controversial past.

Mortars rain down on cafeteria in architecture faculty in central Baramkeh.

Singer expressed her stance on California's ban on same-sex marriage by posting a handwritten note on her Facebook page.

As Britain freezes in the longest, coldest, greyest winter for 50 years, expat Cath Everett seems to have made a wise choice with new home.

European parliamentary group urges the UN to take stronger action against human rights abuses in Bahrain.

Haifaa al-Mansour film highlights daily oppression of women in Saudi Arabia.

HRW director tells IB Times UK Putin's inspectors are trying to create 'threatening atmosphere' to frighten human rights groups.

Pro-democracy activists continue hunger strike in protest at family visit denial but resume taking fluids.

At least 30 NGO offices inspected in Moscow in Kremlin-ordered sweep.

Teenaged girl in Vishakapatnam narrowly avoided major injury after her boyfriend allegedly attacked her with corrosive chemical.

Jordan's King Abdullah says refugee influx has caused enormous pressure on economy.

Bolder US president has Israelis applauding idea that Palestinian condition is unjust.

Hackers associated with the Syrian Electronic Army have taken over several BBC Twitter accounts.

Jakarta proposes updating law to punish couples engaged in pre-marital sex.

Ugandan government must better protect disabled women and girls after rape of 13-year-old, Human Rights group says.

Obama will not raise issue of illegal settlements in the West Bank on his visit

Yisrael Beitenu kingmaker, barred from Netanyahu's new coalition cabinet, says long-running conflict cannot be fixed.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, reached Saudi Arabia on Friday 15 March as they continue their nine-day visit to the Middle East.

Pope Francis' spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said discredited accusations 'driven by anti-clerical left-wing ideology'

Human rights lawyer filed criminal complaint against then Cardinal Bergoglio, claiming conspiracy with Argentinian junta.

As cardinal, Pope Francis I became known for humility, doctrinal conservatism and a commitment to social justice.