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Hundreds Abducted And Tortured By Egyptian Security Forces, Amnesty Reports

An average of three or four people disappear every day, according to the human rights group.
By Amina Ismail, Reuters

Baton Rouge: 'Put Those Damn Weapons Down!'

These are non-violent protestors. They are not an invading army.
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Attacks On Albinos Grow In Malawi As Body Parts Are Sold For Witchcraft

"I met one mother who was hiding her children out of fear. The children were not going to school."
By Thomson Reuters Foundation

REPORT: 1.2 Million Afghans Displaced By Violence In Past 3 Years

The situation of displaced Afghans has deteriorated in recent years as global attention and aid money were diverted to other crises.
By Magdalena Mis, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Buying And Selling Sex Should Be Decriminalized, Human Rights Groups Say

Amnesty International's new policy on sex work could be a game-changer.
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Refugees And Europeans Lock Eyes In Heartwarming Video To Look Beyond Borders

"Too often, what gets lost in the numbers and headlines is the suffering of actual people."
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Lone Women ‘Easy Targets’ For Exploitation In E.U.

By Federica Marsi and Preethi Nallu, Refugees Deeply

These Are The Countries That Are Most Welcoming Of Refugees

A survey of 27 countries found that one in ten respondents would let refugees stay in their home.
By Lin Taylor, Reuters

Even Brazilian Icon Rivaldo Thinks We Should Stay Away From Rio 2016

"You’ll be putting your life at risk here.”
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Footage From Inside Besieged Syrian Community Shows Terrifying Reality For Thousands Of Civilians

Daraya has been under siege by its own government for more than three years.
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