human rights

Hacking Team's Eric Rabe defends the company's right to sell powerful spying software to whoever it chooses.

Earlier reports had blamed Israeli strike but UN points finger at Palestinian missile that fell short of target.

Yousif al-Muhafda of Bahrain Centre for Human Rights found not guilty of spreading false news.

Indian government orders inquiry into the death of Ram Singh, who was under suicide watch in Tihar Jail.

Clegg to block government exit from human rights convention as activist quits over secret courts.

Shadow home secretary said that Tory attacks on the Human Rights Act are being used to 'hide the government's failings.'

Theresa May has set out her vision of the 'three pillars' of Conservatism at a conference on Tory strategy, fuelling rumours that she is preparing a bid to oust David Cameron.

Rioting in Cairo after death sentences are upheld for fans convicted of Egypt's worst-ever football violence.

UN Monusco peacekeeping troops say DR Congo army must prosecute soldiers accused of 126 rapes and looting.

Malaysian PM Najib Razak says gunmen led by brother of 'poorest sultan in the world' Jamalul Kiram III must surrender.

New pictures of prison camp 14 in Ch'oma-Bong valley revealed by Amnesty International as UN votes on new sanctions.

In a major escalation in Britain's involvement in the bloody conflict, fighters in the Free Syrian Army will also get training, armour and military vehicles from the UK.

Vice-president Nicolas Maduro becomes interim leader after Chavez loses battle with cancer.

Abu Dhabi authorities barred human rights activists and journalists from the first hearing of trial against 94 people accused of plotting to overthrow the government

Abdul-Hakim Belhaj and Fatima Boudchar suing UK government for 2004 abduction and torture.

The Prime Minister has insisted the Conservatives will not adopt more right-wing policies after slumping into third place in the Eastleigh by-election.

Front-runner Raila Odinga accuses election commission of giving rival Uhuru Kenyatta unfair advantage

Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta neck and neck in presidential elections.

Taxi driver Mido Macia dies after being dragged 400 metres along Johannesburg road by arresting officers.

Majority need protection from gays, says Russian foreign minister in wake of Dutch condemnation of bill.

A highly sophisticated and targeted attack on the computer systems of almost 60 government and regulatory agencies in 23 countries has been uncovered.

Teenager to be lashed and placed under house arrest for admitting having sex.

How can Israel's attempts at self-defence be worse than the horrors taking place in Syria, asks Sam Westrop

Angela Merkel's government has been criticised after sales of German weapons to Gulf states more than doubled in 2012.

Jailed Palestinian has become symbol of questionable and illegal practices by Israeli government, says Nadin Rayya.

Expat jailed in tiny cell with 15 other prisoners accused of murdering husband Jorge in night-time road collision.

Little-known former French colony in Horn of Africa hungry for change in wake of Arab Spring.

Rebels shell Bashar al-Assad's Army General Command in heart of Syrian capital.

Game the News' My Cotton Picking Day seeks to raise awareness of Tashkent’s child labour policies.

Israeli soldier in elite Golani Brigade named and shamed by Electronic Intifada.