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No Police Accountability in Nigeria – Amnesty International

Each year, hundreds of violent deaths at the hands of the police are not properly investigated in Nigeria. The lack of investigation means that many police officers who may have used unlawful lethal force are never held to account. This… Continue Reading →

Afghan Families Forced to Give up Daughters

Many Afghan farmers are forced to borrow money from drug traffickers to finance their farms. But the Afghan government and international forces’ attempts to combat the opium trade have destroyed farmer’s poppy business, and with it, their ability to repay… Continue Reading →

Malian Conflict Becoming a Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations refugee agency expects the Malian conflict will displace approximately 700,000 more people, in addition to the estimated 350,000 already forced to flee in 2012. Humanitarian groups are in need of funding to respond to the escalating crisis,… Continue Reading →

Human Rights News August 31, 2012

Keep checking this space throughout the week as it is continually updated with human rights news from around the world. You can also subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking here. South Africa’s justice minister has demanded an explanation after… Continue Reading →

Human Rights News August 30, 2012

Keep checking this space throughout the week as it is continually updated with human rights news from around the world. You can also subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking here. World must back Syrian rebels, Egypt’s president says. Morsi… Continue Reading →

Human Rights News August 29, 2012

Keep checking this space throughout the week as it is continually updated with human rights news from around the world. You can also subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking here. Assad claims Syrian forces are gaining ground. The president… Continue Reading →

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