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HRW: 400,000 Syria refugee children not in school
More than 400,000 Syrian refugee children living in Turkey are not receiving an education, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Sunday in a 62-page report . The report and accompanying press release note that, although the Turkish government has formally (More) |
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Egypt officials arrest prominent rights activist and journalist
Egyptian officials on Sunday arrested prominent human rights activist and journalist Hossam Bahgat after military officials questioned him concerning a report he wrote on the secret trial of former military officers . Bahgat, who writes for Mada Mas (More) |
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UN rights chief: Bangladesh must protect writers and publishers from extremists
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on Wednesday urged Bangladesh to make a significant effort to prevent extremists from targeting writers, publishers and other potential victims. Zeid stressed that civilians should not fe (More) |
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Amnesty: Syria crimes against humanity fueling black market
The Syrian government's widespread and murky policies of disappearances have spawned a thriving market of bribery and exploitation, according to a report released Thursday by Amnesty International (AI) . AI explained that tens of thousands of people (More) |
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UN report: Iran human rights situation still dismal even after nuclear deal
The UN released a report on Tuesday stating that Iran's human rights situation remains alarming despite the signing of the nuclear deal earlier this month. The report, published by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the (More) |
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Amnesty: US allies in Syria committing war crimes
US-backed Kurdish forces and other militant groups have been committing war crimes in northern Syria in an effort to quash any sympathy or support for the Islamic State (IS) , Amnesty International (AI) reported Tuesday. According to the report, (More) |
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HRW criticizes Malaysia court for reinstating transgender law
Human Rights Watch (HRW) criticized the Malaysia Federal Court on Thursday for overturning a prior ruling that declared a discriminatory transgender law unconstitutional. The November 2014 ruling by the Putrajaya Court of Appeal reviewed Section 6 (More) |
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France opens torture investigation of Syria government under Assad
France has officially opened a criminal torture investigation into the actions of the Syrian government under President Bashar al-Assad , officials confirmed Wednesday. The investigation is based on tens of thousands of photos allegedly documenting (More) |
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France launches first airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria
France's government on Sunday announced that it has launched its first airstrikes against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria. The attack targeted an IS training camp in order to prevent attacks against French interests in Syria and also to protect Sy (More) |
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UN: no short-term end to refugee crisis in Europe
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday announced that the flow of refugees into Europe shows no signs of easing or stopping, as approximately 8,000 refugees a day seek to enter Europe. Amin Awad, the region (More) |
Reign of Terror begins in French Revolution
On April 6, 1793, the Committee of Public Safety takes power as the executive agency of France during the French Revolution, starting the Reign of Terror. During this period, the Committee sought to eliminate "enemies of the Revolution" by summary trials of noblemen, clergy, merchants, and peasants alike. The Reign of Terror ended with the overthrow the Committee's last and most prominent member, Maximilien Robespierre. By this time, 20,000 to 40,000 Frenchman and women had been executed by guillotine.
Learn more about the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.
