Syrian government and pro-government forces executed at least 248 people in the towns of al-Bayda and Baniyas on May 2 and 3, 2013, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on September 13, 2013. It was one of the deadliest instances of mass summary executions since the start of the conflict in Syria.

Millions of people with disabilities in Russia continue to face significant barriers to participation in society, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today. In 177 days, Russia will host the March 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi.

Commuting in Moscow is not easy for anyone, but for people with disabilities it can be treacherous. Follow one commuter on his daily journey to work.

Commuting in Moscow is not easy for anyone, but for people with disabilities it can be treacherous. Follow one commuter on his daily journey to work.

Children as young as eight-years-old are working in Tanzanian small-scale gold mines, with grave risks to their health and even their lives, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

The Azerbaijani government is engaged in a deliberate, abusive strategy to limit dissent.

Egyptian authorities should take the necessary steps to protect churches and religious institutions against mob attacks. Since August 14, 2013, attackers have torched and looted scores of churches and Christian property across the country, leaving at least four people dead.