Human Rights

After new big brother bill is signed by Putin, Snowden says today is a dark day for Russia

Russian Parliament has passed draconian laws dubbed big brother that undermines constitutional rights and is set to add exponential financial costs to communication providers.

Jul 8, 2016

ISIS selling young girls as sex slaves on WhatsApp, Telegram

The founders of both apps have repeatedly maintained that end-to-end encryption provides privacy to its users.

Jul 6, 2016

Campaign for first LGBT Star Wars character after Orlando attack

The #PutDrewInStarWars campaign has even received backing from Luke Skywalker actor, Mark Hamill.

Jun 30, 2016

Japans 70-year-old Child Welfare Law overhauled

Japans 70-year-old Child Welfare Law overhauled, recognising a childs right to grow up in a family setting.

Jun 28, 2016

Turkey: Riot police fire rubber bullets and tear gas at banned Gay Pride gathering in Instanbul

Authorities claim there is a need for tight security after deadly Isis and Kurdish rebel attacks

Jun 27, 2016

Russian lawmakers set to toughen anti-terrorism laws, human rights activists slam move

Russian human rights activists have criticised the latest draft of the anti-terror laws, saying it threatens constitutional rights.

Jun 25, 2016

Porn association in Japan apologises after woman complains of being coerced into acting in adult films

The association also apologised for not addressing the issue earlier.

Jun 23, 2016

US court allows police to use illegally obtained evidence against defendant

The judgement pertains to the case where a police officer arrested the defendant but lacked any reasonable suspicion to conclude that the defendant was violating the law.

Jun 21, 2016

Mica mining in Jharkhand employs child labour: Reports

The state government is under pressure from activists to clamp down on child workers employed to mine mica.

Jun 21, 2016

Here is how the Sikh community wins hearts in Kashmir during Ramadan

Be it a Sikh garment seller or a roadside food stall, Kashmir's Sikh population is displaying unique brotherhood during Ramadan.

Jun 20, 2016

On World Refugee Day, a view of life in refugee camps [Photos]

Forced to flee their homes due to war and conflict, millions live in cramped tents, temporary set-ups and in dire conditions.

Jun 20, 2016

Houthi rebels, pro-Yemen forces exchange 194 prisoners in Taiz city

The recent exchange of prisoners is expected to solidify the ceasefire after repeated violations by both the sides.

Jun 19, 2016

New declassified documents reveal how CIA abused, tortured prisoners

The documents also shed light on the case of Abu Zubaydah, who was mistaken for a top Al Qaeda agent and was wrongfully detained and tortured at CIA black-site.

Jun 19, 2016

Indonesia to push boat with 40 Tamil refugees out to sea

The people on the boat were not allowed to disembark as their destination was not Indonesia.

Jun 17, 2016

MSF lashes out at EU over migrant crisis, rejects funding

The humanitarian organisation said the EU-Turkey deal is aimed at keeping thousands of refugees from Syria and Iraq away from European countries.