Human Rights Watch says it has proof of torture and kidnapping carried out by Syrian rebels. [Washinton Post]
The Chinese rights activist Liu Ping, who has advocated for women’s rights, fair labor practices, and free elections, has disappeared in China. [New York Times]
Northern Uganda is struggling with growing numbers of children afflicted with nodding disease. The cause of the disease is unknown and leaves its victims severely disabled. [CNN]
Morocco’s rape-marry law, which allows rapists to avoid legal prosecution by marrying their underage victims, was the focus of women’s rights protestors during a demonstration this week. [BBC]
An argument for getting rid of tax havens in Africa so that the money can be used for development and social services. [The Guardian]
