Senegal opposition leader trial kickstarts rocky election season
Opposition leader Sonko’s trial on Thursday could mark the start of political unrest or strengthen the incumbent president’s grip, analysts say.
A summer of bomb threats frightens Moldova as war rages nearby
Moldovans fear a Russian invasion as tensions between the breakaway region Transnistria and Chisinau heat up
Syria war: Millions in UN procurement costs go to companies close to Assad
Experts say new procurement data suggests that UN is indirectly funnelling money to Bashar al-Assad
'Sabaya' documentary about rescuing Yazidis from IS accused of being a hoax
An investigation by Swedish media claims that scenes were faked and the rescuers had manipulated the Yazidi women they were depicted as saving
Syrian doctor goes on trial in Germany for crimes against humanity
Syrian doctor Alaa Mousa is accused of torture and killings in Homs and Damascus hospitals between 2011 and 2012
Uighurs in Turkey seek justice for family members detained in China
Uighur Muslims living in Turkey filed a lawsuit accusing the Chinese government of genocide, torture, rape and crimes against humanity
Concerns about aid into Yemen after airport bombing
Houthi closure and Saudi-led air strikes have dangerously restricted access to humanitarian aid, NGOs warn
Bahraini activist on hunger strike in London demands release of political prisoners
Ali Mushaima has been on hunger strike for 21 days, protesting at detention conditions for his father and another pro-democracy activist in Bahrain
Three British children returning home from IS camp in Syria
Rights groups believe that scores of children with British citizenship remain in Kurdish-run camps for relatives of suspected IS fighters
Syrian government and opposition begin UN negotiations on constitution
Representatives of the Syrian government, opposition and civil society begin talks to rewrite constitution
Cambridge University drops £400m UAE deal over Pegasus allegations
United Arab Emirates' record partnership with Cambridge paused by university over Gulf monarchy's abuse of NSO Group spyware
British children and women 'abandoned to torture and death' in Syria camps
Advocacy group calls for repatriation of British women and children held for years in detention camps for relatives of Islamic State fighters
Beach resort denies domestic workers’ attire policy is racist
A Beirut beach resort was accused of having racist dress code policies for domestic workers. They denied the allegations but a social media storm threatened to boycott it.
