Researcher says African homophobia is being encouraged by American conservatives
Rights group says more than 12 incidents of severe abuse, including nine deaths, have been documented
World’s elite athletes Aoki and Reiger share an intense dedication as they represent USA at the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships
Recent firing-squad execution of nine prisoners prompts intense criticism from international bodies and rights groups
Withholding sex has been used before to achieve political goals
Journalists who reported on Meles' health had seen harsh reprisals from the government, including editor of Ethiopian weekly newspaper Feteh
Analysts say trial, sentencing of three members of punk band, is proof that government will continue with attempts to silence political dissent in future
