World News

August 18, 2018

Insecurity 'could slow containment of Ebola outbreak in DRC'

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has already claimed at least 41 lives.
August 18, 2018

Aid sector must do more to keep local staff safe in conflict zones, says Christian Aid

Governments, UN agencies and aid organisations must unlock extra funds to help protect local humanitarian workers from death and injury when serving in conflict zones, says Christian Aid.
August 17, 2018

Pre-election crackdown in Mauritania

People campaigning against slavery in Mauritania face restrictions on their attempts to speak and work freely, says Amnesty International
August 17, 2018

Access for humanitarian agencies blocked in Myanmar

Independent humanitarian agencies remain largely blocked from accessing vulnerable communities in northern Rakhine, raising major concerns about unmet medical and humanitarian needs.
August 17, 2018

Lutherans launch new peace initiative in Ethiopia

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is set to launch a new initiative to reduce escalating religious tension in Ethiopia, in an expression of its mandate to promote peace.
August 17, 2018

ACLU responds to Trump's revocation of Brennan's security status

President Trump has revoked the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan.
August 16, 2018

Amnesty International Turkey Chair to be released after more than a year behind bars

The Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, Taner Kilic, has spent more than fourteen months behind bars.
August 16, 2018

Indigenous environmental defender killed 'as logging mafia targets tribe'

Survival International says Amazon tribes face catastrophe unless their land is protected.
August 15, 2018

Militias evict and disperse 1,900 displaced people in Libya

A local militia forced the entire population of Triq Al Matar to flee their homes, following three nights of indiscriminate raiding.
August 15, 2018

Report highlights 'severe toll of abusive drug laws in Georgia'

Public health approaches are needed to remedy the harmful use of drugs, says Human Rights Watch.