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Indonesia wants Gay Emojis to be banned from Facebook, WhatsApp

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 12, 2016 01:49 PM EST

Indonesian authorities want Facebook and its messaging app, WhatsApp, to ban gay emojis.

Wanted: 8 New Executioners In Saudi Arabia That Has Already Beheaded 85 This Year

By R. Siva Kumar - May 21, 2015 07:12 PM EDT

Saudi Arabia's orgy of executions has shot up, so it is advertising for more executioners.

Activists Slam Saudi Arabia's Record For Executions

By R. Siva Kumar - May 09, 2015 07:22 PM EDT

Five foreigners were recently beheaded publicly in Saudi Arabia's, which has shown a rise in the number of executions this year.

'#JeSuisAbdullah': Western Praise For 'Reformer' King Abdullah Seems Opportunistic

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 25, 2015 12:55 AM EST

Former Saudi Arabian tyrant, King Abdullah, was not the reformer or human rights activist that he is being made out to be by western leaders, who just seek wealth and strategic position, say critics.

Israel forced African migrants to leave the country, rights group says.

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 10, 2014 08:36 PM EDT

According to a report released on Tuesday by the Human Rights Watch organization, Israel unlawfully coerced almost 7,000 Eritrean and Sudanese nationals into going back to their home countries even though some might risk serious abuse by their oppressive governments.

African Union troops accused of gang-rapes

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 08, 2014 10:07 PM EDT

An investigation conducted by the non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch has revealed evidence linking African Union troops in Somalia to sexual abuse of vulnerable women and girls, youngest victim was 12, The Guardian reports.

Israel refuses to grant Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch access to Gaza Strip

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 18, 2014 10:20 AM EDT

After numerous reports of unwarranted civilian deaths and attacks on United Nations designated shelters in the Gaza Strip, Israel is denying Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch entry into the besieged territory.

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