Topic: Human Rights Watch

Terrorism & Security Report: Syria tortures dissidents in 'archipelago' of prisons

Human Rights Watch report finds that Syria has created an 'archipelago' of torture facilities where the four intelligence agencies have used more than 20 distinct torture methods on detainees.

Saudi women allowed to compete, but will fear keep them home?

Russia's outreach to Syria's opposition hints at policy pivot

Is Sudan having its own 'Arab Spring?'

Saudi Arabia to allow women to compete for the first time

Rio+20 earth summit: Why Hillary Clinton won applause for statement on women

US ambassador taps Facebook to drive wedge between Syrian military and Assad

In Tunisia's sentencing of a dictator, a model for bringing justice?

Why deadly race riots could rattle Myanmar's fledgling reforms

Is Liberia turning into a haven for militant groups - again?

Russian activists sound alarm at soaring fines for civil 'disorder'

After Mubarak conviction anger and political maneuvers

Saudi girls find freedom in cleats

Former Liberian leader Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years in prison (+video)

Lady Gaga's cancelled concert a blow to tolerance in Indonesia? (+video)

Argentina officially indicts civilians for role in 'dirty war'

Can US group challenge overseas surveillance act? Supreme Court to decide.

Chen Guangcheng: What's ahead for Chinese dissident now in the US?

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng heads to US

To reward Myanmar for reforms, US eases economic sanctions, names ambassador

Mladic trial delayed because of evidence issues

Algeria's ruling party wins polls, but turnout sends mixed message

Activist Chen Guangcheng: China targets lawyers trying to help

Hunger intifada? Palestinian prisoners wield new-old tool against Israel.

Report: Kenyan forces abused ethnic Somalis near border