Local activists and residents in besieged eastern Aleppo told Human Rights Watch that the situation in the area is dire... Burma's Military Burned Villages in Rakhine State
Since October 9, 2016, at least 1,500 buildings have been destroyed, driving thousands of ethnic Rohingya from their homes... Turkey is Silencing the Media
The assault on critical journalism accelerated after the failed coup attempt in July 2016, denying Turkey’s population access to a regular flow of independent information from domestic newspapers, radio, and television stations about developments in the country... Desperate Pleas for Protection from Aleppo
“It has been heart-wrenching to hear the desperate pleas for protection from civilians stuck in the inferno that is Aleppo..." DR Congo's President Kabila Should Commit to Leave Office
should make a public commitment before the end of his second term, on December 19, to respect the constitution and leave office. Failing to do so will increase the likelihood of major violence and government abuses in the coming days and weeks...
Just Catching Up?
Editor's Picks from Around the World
Middle East/North Africa US Rebukes Saudi Arabia by Halting Arms SaleAirstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition that have unlawfully killed Yemeni civilians and destroyed homes, markets, and hospitals have used weapons components made by the arms manufacturer Raytheon, which would have benefitted from the deal... Europe/Central Asia France's Emergency Renewal Risks Normalizing Extraordinary Powers
“With each renewal, the state of emergency slowly becomes the new norm, which is dangerous for a democracy based on rule of law..." Asia No Justice Five Years After Kim Jong-Il’s Death
As North Korea prepares to commemorate the fifth anniversary of former North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Il’s death on December 17, the world should redouble pressure for action against North Korea’s legacy of crimes against humanity...
