WorldAustralia's human rights record slammedAustralia has taken many backwards steps on human rights in the past year, says Amnesty International.12 May 11:56 PM
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WorldSudan's leader defies genocide warrant with trip to old enemy ChadSudanese President Omar al-Bashir has thumbed his nose at prosecutors and made his first visit to a member state of the ICC.21 Jul 09:42 PM
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WorldJournalist jailed for criticising Sri Lankan govtA Sri Lankan reporter has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for writing articles critical of the government's military operations.31 Aug 08:27 PM
