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2013 (3)
Mar 1 2013 2:15PM
15-year-old rape survivor found guilty of “fornication” by juvenile court in the Maldives

A 15-year-old survivor of rape has been found guilty of “fornication” or sex outside marriage by a juvenile court in the Maldives. She has been sentenced to eight months’ house arrest and 100 lashes. As per the law, the sentence of...

Feb 13 2013 1:28PM
Global arms trade contributes to use of child soldiers

Halting the use of child soldiers in conflicts is just one of a series of compelling reasons for states to adopt a strong Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), Amnesty International said to mark the International Day against the Use of Child...

Feb 13 2013 1:21PM
EU shares AI's concern for Roma in Serbia

The EU Delegation in Serbia emphasised the utmost need to avoid creation of segregated resettlement of the Roma communities. On 24 December 2012, the EU Delegation in Serbia made a public statement on their opposition to the...