Human Rights

Civilian children stand next to a burnt vehicle during clashes between Iraqi security forces and al Qaeda-linked Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the northern Iraq city of Mosul

Iraq Crisis: 500,000 Flee as City of Mosul Falls to Islamist Militants

Over 500,000 people have been forced to flee the Iraqi city of Mosul fearing increased violence following a complete takeover by hundreds of jihadists from the ISIL group.

Jun 11, 2014

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau speaks at an unknown location in this still taken from an undated video released by the outfit.

Nigerian Schoolgirls: One More Abductee Escapes, Army Closing in on Boko Haram

Reports claim that the Nigerian special forces are closing in on Boko Haram hideouts.

May 28, 2014

The abducted girls have been converted to Islam (YouTube screengrab)

Abducted Schoolgirls Will be Rescued Soon: Nigerian Official

A Nigerian government official has now assured that it is only matter of days before the abductees are rescued.

May 25, 2014

5 Youth Detained in Bangalore for Sending Anti-Modi MMS

The arrest of the youth in Bangalore comes close on the heels of the Goa incident, where a naval engineer faces arrest.

May 25, 2014

Nigerian Special Forces Locate Schoolgirls Kidnapped by Boko Haram

The Nigerian Special Forces may have located the three main camps of Boko Haram, where the abducted Chibok schoolgirls are reportedly being held captives by the Islamic militant group.

May 22, 2014

A couple displays wedding rings at rally on Pennsylvania State Capital steps after ruling struck down ban on same-sex marriage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

US Judge Rules Same-Sex Marriage Ban in Pennsylvania as Unconstitutional

A federal judge has struck down Pennsylvania State's ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, calling it unconstitutional.

May 21, 2014

77 Abducted Girls Identified from Video but Several Parents Keep Away out of Shame

There is an increasing fear that some parents may be keeping away due to public shame as the girls have now been converted to Islam and possibly been raped as well.

May 14, 2014

US Forces Locate Boko Haram Commander Place; Hope Reignites on Finding Abducted Nigerian Girls

The US Marines and Nigerian Army have reportedly located the place of Boko Haram in a joint operation.

May 13, 2014

Groups say Thailand Should Face U.S. Sanctions over Trafficking

Thailand should be liable to potential U.S. sanctions for failing to crack down on trafficking in migrant workers, a group of human rights and labour organizations said on Friday.

May 10, 2014

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