France's pursuit of Teodorin Obiang sends is an indication that foreign governments can do more to ensure financial integrity of resource-rich countries, according to Human Rights ... Read more »
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, a global coalition of governments, companies and civil society seeking openness and accountability in the management of natural ... Read more »
According to Human Rights Watch, the United States should cut back on security assistance offered, as a response to the country's new anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
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More than 6,000 registered representatives of the 193 Member States, UN and non-governmental organizations are discussing women and girls' access to education, training, science ... Read more »
The government has accused the United States, United Kingdom, and some other Western nations of "double standards" over a new law banning same-sex marriages in the country. Read more »
Prison authorities have denied allegations that jailed South African women are being subjected to sexual abuse. Read more »
The Malian National Assembly is expected to debate the legal framework needed to create a truth commission, although rights groups have expressed concerns. Read more »
With 44 people missing and feared drowned after a smugglers' boat capsized off the coast of southern Yemen, the UN refugee agency has urged a comprehensive response to prevent ... Read more »
The UN has launched an inquiry into recent violence in Central African Republic, saying the investigation will focus on verifying the possibility of genocide taking place in the ... Read more »
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