Human Rights
Greek MEP Rallies European Parliament to Protect Persecuted Christians in Syria
As the European Union moves to restore trade relations with Syria's new Islamist government, a Greek member of the European Parliament is mounting...
European Parliament Challenges Commission Over Tanzania Aid Package Worth 150 Million Euros
A bitter dispute has erupted between the European Parliament and the European Commission over a controversial 150 million euro aid package to Tanzania,...
Inviting the Taliban to Brussels is a betrayal of Afghan women, says former lawmaker Fawzia Koofi
The Taliban recently arrested three of Fawzia Koofi's family members, tortured one, and confiscated her house. It was an act designed to silence...
Former Iran Goalkeeper Jailed Over Critical Post Against Supreme Leader
Iranian authorities have jailed former national team goalkeeper Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri following a social media post that strongly criticised the country’s former supreme...
Leah Sharibu at 23: Renewed Calls for Freedom as Advocacy Group Keeps Hope Alive
As Leah Sharibu marks her 23rd birthday, Nigerians and supporters across the world are once again reflecting on the painful reality of her...
UN Demands Independent Probe Into Deadly Nigeria and Chad Airstrikes
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called for independent investigations into separate airstrikes carried out by Nigerian and...
NADECO Calls for Stronger Media Role in Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Coalition, Chief Ayo Opadokun, has called for sustained media engagement and civic vigilance to deepen democracy...
Netanyahu Claims Responsibility for Striking Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Strike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel was responsible for the strike of a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut, describing the operation...
Adegboruwa (SAN) Criticises N100m Defamation Judgment Against SERAP, Vows Appeal
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Ebun Olu Adegboruwa has described the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory ordering the Socio...
Nigeria Demands Probe Into Deaths of Citizens in South Africa
The Federal Government has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa while intensifying efforts...
