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Taliban Rebels Behead 17 Afghans at a Party
The victims were reportedly killed for attending a late night dancing and music party when the Taliban attacked.
Repression of Free Speech and Assembly on The Rise in Bahrain
Experts called for the immediate release of human rights defender Nabeel Rajab and fellow defender Abdulhadi Al Khawaja.
44 Gay Rights Activists Arrested in Zimbabwe
The arrest of the gay activists has sparked international condemnation.
Are Prospects of Peace Fading in Middle East?
According to Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman, the UN is concerned that it has not yet seen the progress required for sustained negotiations that could lead to a successful results.
Nasser Al-Kidwa Appointed Deputy Special Envoy for Syria
Mr. Al-Kidwa is set to work with new Joint Representative Lakhdar Brahimi when he takes up his position following the end of Mr. Annan's mandate on 31 August 2012.
