Human Rights

A White House-appointed task force has proposed a series of curbs on key National Security Agency surveillance operations exposed by Edward Snowden.

The protesters demanded the recognition of either their refugee status or citizenship in India.

A statement from Edward Snowden was read at a reception last night in Washington, DC.

Afghans are smothered in the cross-fire among the Powers, in declarations and Agreements for more war.

As thousands of mourners line up to pay their last respects to Nelson Mandela, we go to Johannesburg to speak with longtime anti-apartheid activist Ronnie Kasrils.

In San Jose de Intag they have been victorious twice before since 1994, but now they face an uneven battle to defend their water and natural environment against mega …

On the 16 November, 2013, a number of rallies were held across New Zealand calling for an end to the rape culture that is so prevalent in New Zealand's …

Yemenis might find themselves back on the street, repeating the original demands that echoed in the countryu2019s many impoverished cities, streets and at every corner.

The fact that so many crimes are committed by military personnel in such a small amount of time is telling of the adverse effect that military presence in Okinawa …

Deportations continue at a record pace in Texas, which has more immigration detention beds than any other state.