18 people killed so far in Congo election, Human Rights Watch
KINSHASA, Congo – At least 18 people have been killed and 100 seriously injured in election violence in Congo, with most of the deaths caused by troops loyal to President Joseph Kabila, Human Rights Watch said Friday.Continue Reading
18 people killed in Congo election, rights group
At least 18 people have been killed and 100 seriously injured in election violence in Congo, with most of the deaths caused by troops loyal to President Joseph Kabila, Human Rights Watch said Friday.Continue Reading
UN rights chief urges ICC referral of Syria crimes
The U.N.’s human rights chief called Friday for Syria to be referred to the International Criminal Court over allegations that its crackdown on opposition protesters has led to crimes against humanity.Continue Reading
Countries to press Syria on access for monitors
Members of the U.N.’s main human rights body plan to press Syria to allow independent monitors into the country to investigate allegations of abuses in the government’s crackdown on opposition groups.Continue Reading
DR Congo: Rein in Security Forces
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo should immediately rein in its security forces, especially the Republican Guard, and prevent the targeting of political opponents and their supporters in the afte…Continue Reading
Nepal urged to investigate all conflict-era crimes
Kathmandu (The Kathmandu Post/ANN) – Human Rights Watch and Advocacy Forum have jointly called on the Nepal government to investigate and prosecute all persons responsible for wartime abuses, such as disappearances and killings.Continue Reading
Nepal urged to investigate all conflict-era crimes
Kathmandu (The Kathmandu Post/ANN) – Human Rights Watch and Advocacy Forum have jointly called on the Nepal government to investigate and prosecute all persons responsible for wartime abuses, such as disappearances and killings.Continue Reading
Human rights plea to UN
It said restriction of visits to Sharmila without the permission of the home department was curtailment of her basic human rights and fundamental freedom.Continue Reading
US: President Should Veto Detainee Bill
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US President Barack Obama should hold firm on his promise to veto a bill passed by the Senate on December 1, 2011, which contains provisions on the detention of terrorism suspects that w…Continue Reading
Arrest Bush during Africa trip: human rights group
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amnesty International on Thursday called on Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia to arrest former U.S. President George W. Bush for human rights abuse when he visits the region this month. During his time as President from 2001 to 2009, B…Continue Reading
Lowe and Partners Launches UN Human Rights Day 2011 Campaign at Geneva Press Conference
LONDON & GENEVA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESSWIRE)– www.celebratehumanrights.org Lowe Chairman Tony Wright & UN High Commissioner Navi Pillay reveal digital and social media campaign A global campaign by Lowe …Continue Reading
Nepal: No Amnesties for Wartime Abuses
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Five years after the end of Nepal’s civil war, victims are still waiting for justice, Human Rights Watch and Advocacy Forum said in a joint report released today.
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UN: Syrian death toll exceeds 4,000 since March
The death toll from Syria’s crackdown on an 8-month-old revolt has exceeded 4,000 people and the country’s leaders should be prosecuted for crimes against humanity, the U.N.’s top human rights official said Thursday.Continue Reading
UN rights chief says Syria death toll over 4,000
The U.N.’s top human rights official says her office estimates the death toll in Syria’s nine-month uprising is now “much more” than 4,000.Continue Reading
More families of single soldiers allege death benefit discrimination
OTTAWA – The families of at least four unmarried soldiers killed in Afghanistan have stepped forward to file human-rights complaints.Continue Reading