Human Rights

A journalist raises her hand to ask a question during a news conference in Baghdad

Iraq: Journalists 'Beaten Up' by Government Officer's Guards at Press Conference

Several journalists were beaten up by a senior official's guards at a press conference in Baghdad on Wednesday

Feb 19, 2015

'Bali Nine' Executions: Australia Reminds Indonesia of $1b Tsunami Aid, Warns of Serious Consequences

Australian PM Tony Abbott reminds Indonesian authorities of the $1 billion aid when tsunami hit in 2004 and asks them to not execute the Bali Nine prisoners.

Feb 18, 2015

Section 377 Violates Homosexuals' Privacy; Affects them Psychologically: Law Commission Chairman

Justice AP Shah said Supreme Court was wrong in re-criminalizing gay sex in India.

Feb 17, 2015

Bali Nine: Australian Duo to be Transferred to 'Penal Island' for Execution

Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, who attempted to smuggle heroin out of Indonesia have been cleared for execution.

Feb 12, 2015

Park Ji-hyun narrated stories of how prisoners in North Korean Labour camps were required to work from the crack of dawn until it became pitched dark.

North Korea: Prisoners Ate Seeds From 'Animal Dung', Menstruating Women Beaten for Washing Towels

A defector narrates her experiences at detention and labour camps in a documentary

Feb 6, 2015

Serbia, Croatia Did Not Commit Genocide Against Each Other in 1990s: UN Court

The International Court of Justice brought an end to the long-running case.

Feb 3, 2015

Yellamma Temple Festival: the Dark Mystic World of India's Banned 'Devdasi' System

The yearly Yellama festival held at Yellama Temple in Savadatti, Belgaum district, Karnataka follows the tradition of 'Devdasi'

Feb 3, 2015

Saudi Arabia, ISIS Share Stark Similarity in Brutal Punishments

But while Saudi Arabia is a US ally, ISIS is an enemy.

Jan 23, 2015

Actress Kaniha Slams Moral Policing as Haters Comment on Her Picture in Shorts

The actress lashed out online users who made hate comments about her dressing style.

Jan 20, 2015

US Supreme Court to Decide on Gay Marriage Ban

The ruling, due by the end of June, will determine whether 14 remaining state bans will be struck down.

Jan 17, 2015

'Not Afraid', Declare Students as Peshawar School Re-opens Weeks after Taliban Attack

The Peshawar Army School where Taliban militants massacred 150 on 16 December, has now reopened after extended holidays.

Jan 12, 2015

#OpCharlieHebdo: One Jihadi Site Down, More to go Off-line; 'Anonymous' Declares War on Terror [VIDEO]

Shocked over the Charlie Hebdo killings, infamous hacker team Anonymous has declared to wage war on all terrorist social media sites to avenge the ghastly act in Paris last week.

Jan 11, 2015

'Operation Charlie Hebdo': Anonymous Threatens to Kill Terrorists, Hack Websites in Response to Paris Attack [VIDEO]

The Anonymous video which says, "Message for al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and other terrorists" threatens to kill terrorists and hack their sites.

Jan 10, 2015

Elections 2015: Is Sri Lanka Ready for Peace and 'Inclusive' Democracy?

Even as Rajapaksa and Sirisena fight out the elections, the promise of lasting peace appears like an illusion.

Jan 7, 2015

After 'Kiss of Love', Here Comes 'Red Alert: You've got a Napkin' Campaign in Kerala

The campaign is to protest against discrimination against menstruating women in India.