Human Rights Watch reports that President al-Sisi’s first year has been rife with human rights abuses and the unwarranted imprisonment of journalists.
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Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani faces twelve years in prison for a cartoon portraying parliament with animal heads in protest of legislation that would restrict access to birth control and divorce.
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Despite previous calls for ceasefire, Russia-backed separatists attacked Donbas this past weekend, killing at least three Ukrainian soldiers and two civilians.
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The ICC has appealed its decision to grant interim release to former Congolese Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo and the four other men accused of committing war crimes against the Congolese people.
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The PRI will remain in power after Mexico’s upcoming elections, despite the party’s alleged dealings with drug cartels.
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Brazilians continue to be subject to police brutality and unlawful killings in increasing numbers.
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Malaysian cartoonist Zunar stands trial for criticizing the government in a series of tweets.
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