US diplomat urges Vietnam to improve human rights
A senior U.S. diplomat says Vietnam should improve its human rights record in order to make progress in its relationship with the United States.Continue Reading
Capital to host 2nd edition of human rights film fest
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The capital is set to host the second edition of Flashpoint Human Rights Film Festival, which will bring 16 films from various parts of the world focusing on issues like violence, fundamentalism and corruption to gender discrimi…Continue Reading
Russia must not block efforts to end atrocities in Syria
Russia must not block international efforts to tackle the ongoing violence and human rights violations in Syria, Amnesty International said today amid negotiations over a resolution on Syria at the UN Security Council.Continue Reading
HR group: AFP men aiding Palparan
MANILA, Philippines – A US-based human rights group yesterday urged President Aquino to order the military to cooperate with civilian authorities in arresting retired general Jovito Palparan and others charged with the enforced disappearance of two act…Continue Reading
Ethiopia: Future of last remaining human rights monitoring NGO in the balance
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On February 3, 2012, the Cassation Bench of the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia will hear a petition by the Human Rights Council (HRCO), Ethiopia’s oldest human rights organization, …Continue Reading
Ukraine: Stop Harassing Somali Asylum Seekers
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The Ukrainian authorities should immediately stop police harassment and threats against Somali asylum seekers held at the Zhuravychi Migrant Accommodation Centre.
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Brazil's Rousseff refuses to criticize Cuba rights
Visiting Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff refused to criticize Cuba's human rights record , saying the issue should not be used to score ideological points.Continue Reading
Group: Philippine military helping accused general
An international human rights watchdog said Wednesday it has information that sympathetic Philippine military personnel were thwarting attempts by civilian authorities to capture a former army general accused of kidnapping two student activists.Continue Reading
Philippines: Arrest Ex-General Accused of ‘Disappearances’
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Philippine President Benigno Aquino III should order the armed forces to cooperate with civilian authorities in arresting retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan and others charged with the en…Continue Reading
Brazil's Rousseff refuses to criticize Cuba's rights record
Visiting Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff refused to criticize this communist-ruled nation's human rights record here Tuesday, saying the issue should not be used to score ideological points.Continue Reading
Haiti: Duvalier Ruling Disappoints Justice
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A Haitian judge’s decision to dismiss the case against former president-for-life Jean-Claude Duvalier for grave human rights violations ignores Haiti’s international obligation to pr…Continue Reading
The Secret Policeman’s Ball is back!
By Neil Boorman from AmnestyUK,
The Secret Policeman’s Ball is back!
Sunday 4th March at Radio City Music Hall, New York.With Coldplay, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mumford & Sons, Russell Brand, Reggie Watts and more to come!
Fax saturés ! Et notre appel en faveur de la liberté d’expression a été entendu
Par Jeremy Bloom, de l’équipe Amérique centrale, Amnesty International
Il y a cinq jours, lundi 23 janvier, nous avons lancé une nouvelle opération de « saturation de fax » où nous demandions à nos membres et à nos sympathisants sur l…Continue Reading
UN concerned Duvalier may dodge rights charges
The UN human rights office on Tuesday expressed concern about reports that former Haitian president Jean-Claude Duvalier may escape charges relating to serious human rights violations under his regime.Continue Reading
Rights groups blast Haiti judge on Duvalier case
Human rights groups harshly criticized a Haitian judge Monday after he recommended former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier face trial only on corruption charges — and not for rights abuses during his brutal …Continue Reading