A year ago around this time Iran was heaving in blood and battle. Among all the chaos on the streets, a young woman was killed in broad daylight in front of the world. The doctor near the scene who tried to save her was accused of...

Thousands of children in Turkey, some as young as 12, have been prosecuted under anti-terrorism legislation, solely because they’ve been accused of taking part in demonstrations which the government says support terrorism. The demos...

Ni Yulan (倪玉兰), 48, adisabled housing rights activist and former lawyer, was detained on 16 June. Beijingactivists remained outside the police station where Ni was held, to demandrelease of Ni Yulan. Beijing activists rally (youtube1)...

Imagine, like poor Alan Bennett, you’re the victim of a street theft. Someone accosts you, tricks you and steals all your money. You’d be shaken up. You might feel a fool, thinking you’re even partly responsible. Self-reproachingly...

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/egypt-must-investigate-bruta… Amnesty International is calling for an immediate, full and independent investigation into the brutal killing of a 28-year-old...