Thousands of people have been displaced across Helmand since October following a surge in Taliban at

Ehab Wazni, who was active in organization of anti-government protests that swept Iraq in October 20

The stance comes amid intensified insurgent battlefield attacks, since the United States and NATO be

Floyd's death last year led to widespread protests in the country against police abuse of minorities

Floyd's death last year led to widespread protests against police abuse of minorities /

Floyd's death led to widespread protests of police conduct

Officer who shot 20-year-old during traffic stop has resigned

At least 1 person was killed and a number were wounded

Airstrike fatalities mark second time this year French soldiers have been accused of killing innocen

The military says within the past week, at least 23 separatist rebels and three soldiers have been k

At least four people killed as security forces use rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protester

Crackdown against opponents of Myanmar's military takeover intensified Sunday as security forces wer

Witnesses say police used tear gas, rubber bullets, water cannon and in some cases live ammunition i

Hundreds detained in Saturday crackdown

Violations reportedly widespread and being perpetrated at an alarming rate as country enters its sev

Report finds killings have created an atmosphere of fear, with many journalists and activists resort

Images shared on social media on February 14 show women holding red roses, balloons, and heart signs

One female protester gravely injured by with gunshot wound to head; security forces raid headquarter

They're protesting the military junta's coup and detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The two women were abducted, then found decapitated near a main road in northeast Syria, local repor

Group warns country might lose freedom of expression and press if the attacks continue

Officials say they are investigating last week's counter militancy airstrike that reportedly killed

Trump's supporters are planning to rally Tuesday and Wednesday, seeking to bolster the president's u

The shootings of civilians by Blackwater employees at a crowded Baghdad traffic circle in September

The latest attack targeted the head of an independent elections watchdog 

The latest attack targeted the head of an independent elections watchdog 

Allegations include artillery strikes on populated areas, deliberate targeting of civilians, extraju

Three soldiers stand accused in February 14 Ngarr-buh massacre; Human Rights Watch says 21 civilians

VOA has obtained a copy of code that sets up four principles as basis of negotiations

The Landmine Monitor reports the devices account for over half of the more than 5,550 civilian casua

New York Times reporter, Afghan journalist, and their driver were taken hostage in 2008

Protesters marched Sunday after the embattled prime minister ignored a 'deadline' from the movement

curfew in Nigerian city relaxed Saturday following days of unrest 

Protesters seek ouster of prime minister and monarchy reform despite aggressive police tactics and s

More than 100,000 demonstrators marched in Minsk for the ninth straight Sunday in opposition to long

Former police officer is charged with wanton endangerment linked to the shooting death of a Black wo

At least nine people killed in two days of police brutality protests

The move sparked criticism from rights groups and lawyers for the woman's family

The military denies the accusations 

Belarusian president claimed sixth election win earlier this month, leading to calls of election fra

The investigation by the Air Force inspector general found that the planes were used to gather infor

US Pentagon, denouncing coup, acknowledges junta leader has participated in its AFRICOM military tra

Run-DMC star's death had been one of New York City's most notorious unsolved killings

Protesters in the Russian Far East city of Khabarovsk also expressed support for the opposition in B

Demonstrators angry over allegedly stolen presidential election by longtime leader Lukashenko

Dozens injured and more than 50 prisoners escaped following attack in Jalalabad claimed by Islamic S

Police detained protesters in the cities of Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Moscow

Many locals see arrest of Sergey Furgal as politically motivated

US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad apparently attributes reduction in violence to Washington's peace pact wit

Defense Ministry promised investigation after residents claimed at least eight civilians were killed

The attack came at a time of heightened tensions, when Palestinians were carrying out a wave of stab

Participants, mainly younger Thais, demand a new constitution, new parliamentary elections and an en

Law enforcement official says person in custody had been working as Fahim Saleh's personal assistant

Protests against the exclusion of two opposition candidates from the presidential ballot are roiling

People are demanding the resignation of the conservative government

Search is on for at least two people who opened fire on the car in which she was a passenger; shooti

Afghanistan rejects reports of large-scale infections

20 Saudi nationals charged in killing are tried in absentia

Addis Ababa city police commissioner says Oromo musician known for his protest songs, was shot dead