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EU urged to press Gulf on human rights next week

Rights activists urged the European Union on Friday to press Gulf Arab allies to improve their human rights record and stop harassment and threats against civil society groups and political campaigners.

June 24, 2012 10:25
 
Egypt Turns Down Licences for U.S. NGOs

Egypt Turns Down Licences for U.S. NGOs

Egypt has turned down a request from eight U.S.-based civil society groups for licences to operate in the country, after a crackdown on their activities sparked the first diplomatic spat with Washington since the ousting of Hosni Mubarak.

April 24, 2012 9:05
 
Baghdad Film Festival turns eye to Human Rights

Baghdad Film Festival turns eye to Human Rights

In a country where there still isn't a single public cinema, where detainees complain of torture and militants blow people up because of their sect, supporters of Iraq's first human rights film festival know they face a tough task.

February 27, 2012 1:05
 
UNICEF says 384 children killed so far in Syria

UNICEF says 384 children killed so far in Syria

Agency says most victims are boys; detainees younger than 14; Figures based on reports from local human rights groups; UN concedes unable to track overall death toll in Syria

January 28, 2012 1:23