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EU-Turkey refugee deal 'reckless and illegal'

‘Amnesty’s findings expose as a fiction the idea that Turkey is able to respect the rights and meet the needs of over three million asylum-seekers and refugees’ - John Dal

West African regional body should consider Gambia's expulsion over human rights abuse - new report

New report calls for release of dozens of political prisoners and investigations into torture allegations amid latest crackdown in the country

Niger Delta: Government clean-up does not let Shell off the hook

Clean up due to start on Thursday 2 June

Brazil: "One of deadliest cities on earth" - warning ahead of Rio Olympics

Over 100 – mainly young black – men killed by police in Rio already this year

Denmark removes transgender from list of mental illness

The Danish Parliament has ushered in a historic victory in the struggle for transgender rights by today adopting a decision to no longer stigmatise transgender identities as mental disorders, said

Afghanistan: Escalation in conflict causing 'displacement crisis'

1.2 million internally displaced

Bahrain: Opposition leader jailed for nine years over peaceful speeches

In a shocking attack on the right to freedom of expression Bahrain’s authorities today upheld the conviction of opposition leader Sheikh ‘Ali Salman and increased his prison sente

Chad: Hissene Habre verdict brings justice for tens of thousands

Today’s judgment convicting former Chadian president Hissène Habré marks a significant moment for international justice and a huge relief for the tens of thousands of victims wh