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Syrian government forces and opposition factions have clashed overnight in northwest Syria for the first time since an earthquake devastated the region on Feb. 6, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Friday. The northwest, one of the region's most badly affected by the earthquake that hit Syria and…

Syrian government forces and rebels have clashed overnight in northwest Syria for the first time since an earthquake devastated the region on Feb. 6, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Friday.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison stirs the China pot again by demanding Australia sanctions Chinese government officials over human rights abuses, and documents show Defence used torture techniques to train Australian soldiers.

Uyghur advocacy groups called on United Nations bodies to take action against China on Thursday over its abuses against the mainly Muslim ethnic minority, after U.N. experts this week reviewed Beijing's rights record.

President Daniel Ortega intensifies his political crackdown, stripping 94 of the most prominent Nicaraguan writers, journalists and human rights activists of citizenship. They lose all their rights.

This 29-year-old spearheaded a protest movement that toppled Sri Lanka's government. But after his triumphant moment, Wasantha was taken into a feared detention system where prisoners have been tortured and killed.

The League of Ireland side have teamed up with Palestine Sport for Life to raise awareness of human rights violations in Palestine

Man United have been linked with investment from Qatar but human rights group FairSquare have criticised a potential bid.

Al Jazeera breaks down the political, military and economic positions of various countries around the world.