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South Korea failing to tackle digital sex crimes, rights group says

In 2019, almost 45 percent of sexual digital crime cases were dropped by the country’s prosecution, compared to 19 percent of robbery cases and 27.7 percent of homicides, a report by Human Rights Watch says.

HRW is contributing to a ‘human rights apocalypse’ in Kashmir

By parroting the Indian state’s narrative on the disputed territory, the rights organisation puts itself at odds with international law and misses the pattern of deliberate demographic change - or ethnic cleansing - against Kashmiri Muslims.

Cost of 10 years of devastating war in Syria

We look at the human and financial cost of the war according to the data from UN bodies, international NGOs and Syrian civil society groups.

Ceasefire in Gaza, but flame continues to burn in Sheikh Jarrah

While Israeli attacks on Gaza stopped following the ceasefire, Palestinians are facing mass arrests in Sheikh Jarrah and other areas.

No papers mean no exams for Syrian refugee children in Lebanon

Documents are hard to come by for Syrian refugees around the world. Refugee children in Lebanon are set to struggle academically exactly for that reason.

Greek court sentences Syrian refugee to 52 years for Turkey crossing

A Syrian refugee attempted to cross into Greece from Turkey like so many before him, but has been given an extraordinary punishment for it.

Libya authorities release scores of captured pro-Haftar fighters

Authorities in western Libya free 120 fighters loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar, the latest move towards reconciliation in a UN-backed peace process aimed at ending years of violence.

Tanzania swears in first female president after Magufuli's sudden death

Tanzania's new President Samia Suluhu Hassan says the country should unite and avoid pointing fingers after the death of John Magufuli, her Covid-19 sceptic predecessor, urging the east African country to look forward with hope and confidence.

UN says US sanctions hampered Iran's Covid-19 response

UN Special Rapporteur on Iran calls for easing of US sanctions on Iran.

Growing wave of criticism says Frontex complicit in abuse at Greek border

The European Union agency deployed at the Greek border is failing to hold itself accountable for abuses, NGOs say.

HRW: Eritrea killed hundreds of civilians in Ethiopia massacre

Human Rights Watch says Eritrean troops shot dead "over 200 civilians" on November 28-29 alone, making Axum massacre in Tigray region one of the deadliest atrocities of the conflict so far.

Central Africa football boss and ‘Rambo’ deny war crimes

Trial of ex-sports minister Ngaissona and militia chief Yekatom is taking place against a backdrop of unrest in Central African Republic where rebels are waging an offensive against President Faustin Archange Touadera’s government.