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Duterte told critics that deaths related to his drug war cannot be compared to deaths brought on by Isis or Syria's Bashar al-Assad.

Italian plan comes as Switzerland denies access to migrants, including children.

Unicef says more than 650 children were forced to take up arms in 2016 by militant and government forces.

Choudary is a textbook example of a clear dichotomy existing between human rights and national security.

The campaign, promoted by Human Rights Watch, has received overwhelming response.

Labour leader promised not to nominate any new peers to the House of Lords in 2015.

Report comes as ministers loyal to former vice-president Machar replaced as some fear peace deal is failing.

"If pokemon can cross borders... why can't a refugee?"

New President Rodrigo Duterte gives police and vigilantes green light to wage unprecedented war on drugs.

Minors detained by DRC security forces having been accused of belonging to rebel groups.

Women's rights commission believes female migrant workers are soft targets for drug trafficking.

The report said lone migrant children are vulnerable and at risk of falling into the hands of traffickers.

Ferrovial has rejected the allegations saying reports of abuse occurred prior to its taking over the camps.

Government defends state of emergency by comparing it to Hollande's actions after attacks in France.

Protesters called for electoral changes and for UDP President Yahya Jammeh to step down.

Rights researcher Otsieno Namwaya told IBTimes UK of operation 'worse than Usalama Watch'

5,000 asylum seekers flee to Uganda following South Sudan's recent violence.

Unicef says at least 134 children will die every day if timely help is not reached.

Three decomposing bodies were found stuffed in burlap sacks in a river a week after abduction of trio.

HRW accuses Hungary of not complying with international standards on human rights.

IBTimes UK investigates the political record of the incoming premier.

Israeli parliament passes law targeting liberal rights groups.

Former detainees told HRW Burundi's intelligence services has allegedly 'become increasingly vicious'.

Human Rights Watch claims police officers routinely cover up extrajudicial killings in Rio de Janeiro

Police killed 645 people in Rio state in 2015, and more than 8,000 in the last decade

Initial reports suggest that Administration Police officers may have been involved in the murders.

Hong Kong vows to protect Lam in the face of Chinese threat against him.

Three police officers are being held over offences relating to the killings.

UPDATE: Bodies of rights lawyer Willie Kimani and his driver Joseph Muiruri allegedly found in Nairobi

'These migrants have probably suffered inhuman treatment upon arrival,' human-rights groups have warned.