Parents of young blogger detained in Minsk after passenger jet he was in was forced to land in Belar

UN human rights officials say diversion to Minsk of passenger plane carrying opposition blogger Rama

Lawmakers from Aung San Suu Kyi's deposed civilian government craft new constitution as Myanmar mark

Since President Ndayishimiye assumed power, he has promised to promote the rule of law, make the jud

In an emotional appeal at the General Assembly, the envoy asked that 'any means necessary' be used t

UN Security Council to discuss military's seizure of power in Myanmar

UN Security Council to discuss military's seizure of power in Myanmar

Mark Frerichs was abducted one year ago Sunday while working in the country on engineering projects;

The UN's humanitarian chief warns US designation could cut aid deliveries, pushing a nation already

Three members of journalists association were sentenced to 11 or 15 years in prison this week

Award comes amid ongoing protests in Belarus against longtime ruler Alexander Lukashenko following a

A weapons investigator with Amnesty International says South Sudan government forces are often the o

Ethiopia's stability is on the line as the recent outburst of fighting in the Tigray and Oromo regio

At least 20 people reportedly have been killed in inter-communal clashes and violent confrontations

Lukashenko's refusal to quit after 26 years in power will test whether the opposition has the mass s

Rights experts also demand that those behind her disappearance be brought to justice

Belarus, Russia, China and Venezuela unsuccessful in derailing a special discussion at the world bod

In requesting the debate, the European Union cited the steep deterioration of human rights in Belaru

Juan Guaido invites armed forces to a 'unity pact' to block an upcoming poll and up international pr

Maria Kolesnikova was the last of three women left inside Belarus who came together in the oppositio

Maria Kolesnikova was stopped early Tuesday

European Union calls for the release of hundreds arrested in weekend protest

Witness says she saw Maria Kolesnikova being forced by men in civilian clothing into minibus and dri

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya tells UN that a nation cannot and should not be a hostage to one man's thi

Baltic states have imposed travel sanctions on Belarusian leaders, including long-time president Ale

Belarus opposition figures are urging Western governments to make clear collectively to the Kremlin

Rights monitors report that more than 100 people remain in jail as allegations of large-scale tortur

African Union leader condemns the unconstitutional change of government in Mali

Authoritarian leader extended his 26-year term in a rigged election, detractors say

More than 200,000 marched against Lukashenko, who rejects holding new election

Belarus has seen two nights of post-election clashes

Evgeniy Vasilkov and five other journalists were arrested July 31 covering opposition rallies

UN: Approved draft lacks essential international principles

Venezuelan security and military forces fail to prevent crimes and have participated in some violenc

In Somalia, new legislation aims to protect people and end impunity

Envoy says annexation of parts of West Bank would deal a "devastating blow" to the prospects for a t

Pandemic has killed about 300,000 people worldwide and forced nations to largely shut down economies

Houthi Shiite rebels and Saudi-led military coalition supporting the government have renewed attacks

Despite Beijing's restrictions, the Taiwan Center for Disease Control said earlier this month it had

Antonio Guterres said it is imperative to get a cease-fire and move to political talks to restore pe