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WOZA activists detention extended in Zimbabwe

22 October 2008

The detention of two activists from the Women of Zimbabwe Arise has been extended until Friday.

UK's highest court to hear key test cases on deportations with assurances

22 October 2008

The UK’s highest court will begin hearing two important test cases related to human rights and the UK government's counter-terrorism policies on Thursday.

Poverty and the death penalty in Nigeria

21 October 2008

Hundreds of people on death row did not have a fair trial and may be innocent. Amnesty International's new report calls for an immediate moratorium on the death penalt

Thousands raise voices against poverty

21 October 2008

Thousands of people around the world joined together on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to raise their voices and demand action from governments.

Turkish government in landmark apology over death after custody

20 October 2008

The Turkish Minister of Justice has accepted the responsibility of the state in the case of Engin Çeber who died after being held at the Metris Prison in Ista

Zimbabwe activists beaten, arrested and detained

20 October 2008

The leaders of Women of Zimbabwe Arise were arrested after leading a peaceful protest of about 200 activists demanding immediate access to food aid in Zimbabwe.

Juveniles still to face the noose in Iran

20 October 2008

A senior judicial official in Iran has said that the judicial execution of juvenile offenders convicted of murder will continue in the country.

Poverty Day to address human rights and dignity

17 October 2008

This year's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a call to everyone, from policy makers to the public, to recognise the rights and dignity of people l

Iran to end child executions

17 October 2008

Iran has instructed all courts to stop issuing death sentences against juvenile offenders. However, it is not clear if the directive includes those convicted of murder

Video: Working against poverty in Kenya

17 October 2008

Michael Nyangi runs a microfinance project called Lomoro in Kibera, one of the largest slums in Nairobi, Kenya.

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