Human-rights

Human-rights activists said the partial lifting of the emergency law means the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, or SCAF, isn't forfeiting any of the weapons in its legal arsenal.

Egypt's Military Offers Concessions Matt Bradley 2012

Human-rights groups lauded the deportation of Mr. Gbagbo, who stirred fierce support and ethnic tensions in his homeland.

International Court Charges Former Ivory Coast President Drew Hinshaw 2011

Human-rights and aid groups have accused both the ONLF and pro-government forces with numerous rights violations, charges both sides have denied.

Ethiopia, UN Mount Joint Search Operation for Kidnapped Aid Workers 2011

Human-rights groups have warned the situation in Misrata is increasingly dire.

Photographers Killed in Battle Charles Levinson 2011

Human-rights and aid groups have accused both the ONLF and pro-government forces with numerous rights violations, charges both sides have denied.

Ethiopia, UN Mount Joint Search Operation for Kidnapped Aid Workers 2011

Human-rights activists said at least 12 people were shot by pro-government forces, including some from the nearby town of Talbiseh.

Syrians Rally After Crackdown 2011

Human-rights campaigners had called on Britain's royal family to withdraw his invitation in the face of its treatment of protesters.

Bahrain Sees Hezbollah Plot in Protest Jay Solomon 2011

More photos and interactive graphics Human-rights groups are pressing the White House to specifically name Mr. Assad and members of his family who oversee Syria's security apparatus.

U.S. Seeks to Raise Heat on Syria Jay Solomon 2011

Human-rights workers say that Mr. Budanov, who headed a tank regiment in Chechnya, was probably involved in the kidnapping of a number of Chechen civilians during the war whose bodies were later discovered dumped with their hands tied.

Russian Nationalist Hero Is Killed in Moscow Alan Cullison 2011

Human-rights groups said the program promoted profiling of Muslims.

Controversial Surveillance Program Launched After 9/11 Ends Miriam Jordan 2011