Mali is in crisis - that's the conclusion of the latest report from Amnesty International. Since the military coup on March 22nd, the country has seen the worst abuses of human rights in 50 years, with civilians exposed to growing violence and food shortages.
As Mali faces a humanitarian emergency, Amnesty International says the conflict-torn country is seeing the worst atrocities committed in decades. Next, we head to Sudan where people are being sent back across the border into newly independent South Sudan, as the threat of an all-out war between to the countries looms. Finally, we take a look at why people in Zambia are learning Mandarin.
A report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday accused the armed groups of Tuareg rebels and Islamists who seized northern Mali after a coup in March of being responsible for the country's worst human rights crisis in half a century.
Human rights group Amnesty International said in a report on Tuesday that Muslims were victims of discrimination in European countries. The report was particularly critical of countries that have banned veils or religious symbols in schools.
Amnesty International called Monday for an investigation into the killing of civilians by NATO air strikes against Muammar Gaddafi's forces in Libya last year, seeking "full reparation" for the victims and their families.
Amnesty International warned on Wednesday that Syrian activists arrested during the year-long popular uprising faced "systematic torture" at the hands of the regime. The watchdog said detainees were subjected to beatings and electric shocks.
Satellite images showing the ongoing repression in Syria. Reactions from the Republic of Congo following Sunday’s deadly arms depot blast. And a European Union viral campaign sparks lively debate online.
Libyans are celebrating the first anniversary of the revolt that ousted Muammar Gaddafi. But with myriad militias still wielding a profusion of weapons, Libyans know the path to democracy will be a difficult one.
Marc Perelman speaks to Pierre-Marie Vincent, doctor and author of the book "A Physician’s War Diary - Libya Hurra!". They discuss the first days of the Libyan revolution which Dr Vincent witnessed in Tripoli. The doctor also comments on this week’s Amnesty International report alleging that acts of torture are being committed today by former rebels.
The Libyan militias who spearheaded the country's revolution are now abusing their authority, torturing detainees and forcing communities to flee their homes, according to a report by human rights watchdog Amnesty International.
