Human Rights

Local activists are expecting a brutal crackdown from the police, writes John Richards.

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Doug Weir explains why these rights are especially important during times of armed conflict.

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Vanessa Baird takes a look at this ‘special relationship’.

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By speaking out about their experiences, survivors have helped change society, reports Kevin Childs.

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UN rights chief asks the country to address needs of victims ‘on all sides’. Lasanda Kurukulasuriya reports.

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Human rights defenders in the country continue to shine a light on the regime’s abuses, writes Erin Kilbride.

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It is now martyrdom or freedom for Mohammed Al-Qeeq, reports Giedre Steikunaite.

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In a letter to a friend, Antoine Cassar relives a visit to a detention centre in Luxembourg.

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Chris Spannos on the dangers of going online in the land of Al Saud.

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Michaela Whitton considers unlawful surveillance and the crushing of dissent.

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Angola’s political and human rights activists are on trial, as Marc Herzog reports.

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