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‘Human rights situation in Saudi Arabia is the worst ever’: Dissident Yahia Assiri

Saudi dissident Yahia Assiri, who founded the NGO ALQST for Human Rights in the United Kingdom, where he lives in exile. The activist claimed that the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia…

4 months ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

The children left behind in West Africa’s conflict-torn regions

Human rights groups say children in conflict regions aren't receiving enough support. Children who have escaped from Boko Haram are treated with suspicion in Nigeria, while schools are closing in Burkina Faso.…

5 years ago

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Some governments ‘using’ Covid-19 to stifle dissent, UN human rights chief warns

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned that some governments were taking advantage of emergency powers imposed amid the Covid-19 crisis to stifle…

5 years ago

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Afghan peace deal, but at what cost?

The West appears to be making many concessions to the Taliban to forge a peace deal. Do they also involve a compromise on fundamental human rights? DW talks to the head of…

5 years ago

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Nigerian information minister: ‘This government does not violate anybody’s right’

Speaking to DW's Conflict Zone, Lai Mohammed defended Nigeria's human rights record.…

5 years ago

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Trump and Hong Kong: How much do human rights matter?

Trump and Hong Kong: How much do human rights matter?…

5 years ago

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How to eliminate violence against women

Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread violations of human rights. The United Nations observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on the 25th of…

5 years ago

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Justice elusive for victims of German businesses abroad

Campaigners think German firms should be accountable for the human rights abuses committed along their supply chains. Some businesses say it's too difficult to police, but others would welcome a "level playing…

5 years ago

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Kurds in Turkey increasingly subject to violent hate crimes

An elderly Kurdish man was attacked in hospital; a man and his son were gunned down on the street — and no charges were filed. Human rights experts see a worsening situation…

5 years ago

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Amnesty International issues travel warning for US

The human rights organization warns gun violence has led to a "human rights crisis" in the US. The killings of 31 people in attacks at the weekend have renewed pressure on President…

6 years ago

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Militias chase migrants in the US

Jim Benvie is the leader of a controversial armed vigilante group in the US. Heavily-armed members of this group go out every night to find and detain people crossing the border. Human…

6 years ago

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human rights - Page 2

‘Human rights situation in Saudi Arabia is the worst ever’: Dissident Yahia Assiri

The children left behind in West Africa’s conflict-torn regions

Some governments ‘using’ Covid-19 to stifle dissent, UN human rights chief warns

Afghan peace deal, but at what cost?

Nigerian information minister: ‘This government does not violate anybody’s right’

Trump and Hong Kong: How much do human rights matter?

How to eliminate violence against women

Justice elusive for victims of German businesses abroad

Kurds in Turkey increasingly subject to violent hate crimes

Amnesty International issues travel warning for US

Militias chase migrants in the US

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