Kuwait activist: Police disperse 'stateless' rally
A Kuwaiti human rights activist says riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters who claim the Gulf nation is depriving them of citizenship and rights.Continue Reading
Burma: Political Prisoners Released
The release of key political prisoners on January 13, 2012 is a crucial development in promoting respect for human rights in Burma, but all remaining political prisoners should be freed immediately and uncondition…Continue Reading
Spain: Garzón Trial Threatens Human Rights
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The upcoming trial of the Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón for investigating abuses from Spain’s past threatens the concept of accountability in Spain and beyond.
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Bahrain: Rights Activist Attacked
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Bahraini riot police beat a prominent human rights activist, Nabeel Rajab, head of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, as he was leaving a peaceful protest on January 6, 2012. The Bahra…Continue Reading
Equatorial Guinea: Soccer Co-Host Violates Rights
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The government of Equatorial Guinea, which is co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations later in January 2012, cracks down on political opponents, intimidates journalists, and disregards due …Continue Reading
Kuwait: Don’t Deny Right to Freedom of Expression
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A government order to Bidun residents, a group the government considers “illegal residents,” not to organize demonstrations denies their rights and should be revoked.
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Kenya: Security Forces Abusing Civilians Near Somalia Border
The Kenyan security forces are beating and arbitrarily detaining citizens and Somali refugees in Kenya’s North Eastern province, which borders on Somalia, despite repeated pledges to stop such abuses.
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Human Rights Commission gets new director
The first quadriplegic man to reach the North Pole is the new director and CEO of Nova Scotia's Human Rights Commission.Continue Reading
Senegal: Stop stalling with Habré extradition
The Senegalese government should stop delaying the extradition of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré to Belgium.
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Simons: Human rights commission must treat complaints of Morinville parents seriously
Hoist on its own petard. That’s where the Alberta government now finds itself, dangling, as it faces a sudden flurry of human rights complaints from angry parents. The Alberta government in 2009 passed a controversial piece of legislation, known as B…Continue Reading
Group: Security forces abusing Somalis in Kenya
Kenyan security forces are responsible for a growing number of rights abuses — including beatings, rape and arbitrary detention — since Kenyan troops moved into Somalia late last year, Human Rights Watch said Thursday.Continue Reading
Chinese police question human rights activist
A prominent Chinese human rights activist released from prison last year said Thursday that police seized two of his computers and warned him to tone down his activism and online comments or face detention.Continue Reading
Syria: Army Shoots Protesters Attempting to Reach Observers
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The Arab League should urgently condemn the Syrian security forces for shooting peaceful protesters who were attempting to reach its observers in the northern city of Jisr al-Shughur, Hu…Continue Reading
Protesters mark Guantanamo prison's 10th anniversary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Human rights protesters dressed in orange prison-style jumpsuits and covering their heads with black bags marched past the White House on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the U.S. military detention camp at Guantanamo Ba…Continue Reading
Protesters mark Guantanamo prison's 10th anniversary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Human rights protesters dressed in orange prison-style jumpsuits and covering their heads with black bags marched past the White House on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the U.S. military detention camp at Guantanamo Ba…Continue Reading