To combat authoritarian interventions within Democratic societies, democracies must agree on a shared legal definition of ...

Geneva — Independent U.N. human rights experts said in a new report Tuesday that their findings show Venezuela's government has intensified the use of "harshest and most violent" tools of repression ...

In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison based on the testimony of his 28-year-old daughter Eileen. She described seeing him rape her best friend and then smash ...

Repression has permeated every sector of society, targeting journalists, civil society actors, women, and even ordinary citizens who express dissenting views. This statement was originally published ...

Defense mechanisms are a part of our everyday life. Even if you're not a Freudian by philosophy or training, you've got to admit that there's something to be said for the idea that everyone engages in ...

(Beirut) – Moroccan authorities have cracked down on youth-led protests demanding sweeping reforms to public services, resulting in deaths and mass arrests, Human Rights Watch said today. The ...

In Caracas slums that were once strongholds of government support, security forces carry rifles to deter protests. The Venezuelan regime is urging people to snitch on dissidents as opposition ...