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Arab leaders agree to use unified military force amid crisis
Arab leaders announced Sunday that a unified military force will be formed to oppose the growing threats from Yemen to Libya. The announcement came after a summit level meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States in Egypt on Thursday. Egypt (More) |
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Kuwaiti authorities disband protests, arrest demonstrators
Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Sunday that riot police in Kuwait disbanded protests this week, arresting 16 protesters who may be charged with attacking law enforcement officers and illegal gathering. The demonstrators were seeking democratic r (More) |
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Egypt court decision designating Hamas as terrorist organization annulled
The February decision from the Cairo Court for Urgent Matters declaring the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas a terrorist organization was annulled on Friday. The initial decision was based on lawsuits alleging that Hamas is responsible for (More) |
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EU rights committee criticizes Bulgaria treatment of prisoners
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture on Thursday criticized Bulgaria for its treatment of prisoners. The report highlighted major concerns that the committee had expressed with Bulgarian authorities and noted that over time these c (More) |
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HRW: Egypt should reject amendments threatening fair trials
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Sunday to reject amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure that would interfere with the rights of defense lawyers to call witnesses during trials. The amendments, whic (More) |
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UN expert: Georgia's treatment of prisoners improved, but more must be done
The UN Special Rapporteur on torture Juan Méndez on Thursday outlined the substantial progress Georgia has made in eliminating torture and poor conditions in their prisons. But Mr. Méndez stressed that further changes still must be made. According (More) |
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Egypt court clears Mubarak-era official of last corruption charge
An Egyptian court on Thursday acquitted Habib el-Adly , former Interior Minister under Hosni Mubarak , of the final case of corruption pending against him [Ahram Online report]. El-Adly had been accused of using his political influence to acquire ap (More) |
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UN: Islamic State may have committed genocide, war crimes
The actions of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq may amount to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights reported Thursday. The report cites the killings of hundreds of Yezidi men and b (More) |
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HRW: Iraq militias attacking civilians, violating laws of war
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday released a report documenting the destruction of civilian property by Iraqi security forces, pro-government militias and volunteer fighters after the forces successfully forced Islamic State (IS) fighters to r (More) |
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Egypt court sentences Muslim Brotherhood leader to death
An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced a leader of the Muslim Brotherhood and 13 others to death after finding them guilty of planning attacks against the state. Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie has been sentenced to death before, although t (More) |
US Supreme Court said FCC could reprimand radio station for broadcasting comedian Carlin's "Filthy Words"
On July 3, 1978, the US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Federal Communications Commission had a right to reprimand New York radio station WBAI for broadcasting George Carlin's Filthy Words sketch.
Read FCC v. Pacifica Foundation.
