Turkish trial of journalists raises human rights concerns
Several Turkish journalists appeared in court today for the start of a trial that has sparked fears of growing authoritarianism in the Muslim-majority democracy.Continue Reading
Syria: UN Human Rights Body Condemns Violence
The United Nations’ human rights committee in New York has approved a resolution condemning “grave and systematic human rights violations by the Syrian authorities”.Continue Reading
Key UN committee votes overwhelmingly to condemn Syria’s human rights violations
A key U.N. committee voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to condemn human rights violations by President Bashar Assad’s government and call for an immediate end to all violence, signalling growing international opposition to Syria’s eight-month crackdown on c…Continue Reading
Egypt: Protesters’ Blood on the Military Leadership’s Hands
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Egypt’s military rulers should immediately order riot police to stop using excessive force against protesters and to reduce their presence in the areas surrounding Tahrir Square to…Continue Reading
U.N. assembly rights committee condemns Syria
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The U.N. General Assembly’s human rights committee on Tuesday condemned Syria for its eight-month crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in a vote backed by Western nations and a number of Arab states. The resolution, draft…Continue Reading
Turkey calls on former ally Assad to step down
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey called on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday to step down for the sake of his people and the Middle East, tightening regional pressure on Damascus after Arab states threatened sanctions over its crackdown on unrest. A…Continue Reading
Slum residents address Africa’s human rights body to demand end to forced evictions
By Francis Makanda Sakwa, Amnesty International Kenya ‘Gender Defender’ and resident of Mathare slum, Nairobi
I live in an informal settlement. I work, pay taxes, and use the money I earn to raise my children and support my family. Mine is a voice…Continue Reading
South Africa: Vote on Protection of Information Bill Damaging
South Africa’s parliament vote to pass the controversial Protection of State Information Bill is a blow to freedom of expression and democratic accountability, Human Rights Watch said today. Parliament…Continue Reading
Factbox: Gambia: tropical beaches, human rights woes
(Reuters) – Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh is running for a fourth term as president in elections Thursday. He has overseen 17 years of stability in mainland Africa’s smallest country, a popular tourist spot for its tropical beaches, but has been criticized for…Continue Reading
North Korea: Conference on Rights Abuses
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North Korea’s brutal prison camp system and its practice of kidnapping foreigners will be featured at the 11th International Conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refug…Continue Reading
Record for UN vote on Iran, N. Korea, Myanmar
Record numbers of countries voted in favor of UN General Assembly resolutions condemning human rights abuses in Iran, North Korea and Myanmar.Continue Reading
Syria accuses Europeans of diplomatic war
Syria’s U.N. ambassador accused European powers on Monday of declaring political and diplomatic war against his country by sponsoring a U.N. resolution that would condemn Syria’s human rights violations.Continue Reading
UN committee criticizes NKorea human rights
A key U.N. committee overwhelmingly approved a resolution Monday aimed at maintaining pressure on North Korea over its widespread human rights violations.Continue Reading
Iran rejects UN condemnation of rights record
A top Iranian official is rejecting a U.N. resolution condemning his country’s human rights record.Continue Reading
Israel: New Commander Should Protect Palestinians From Settler Violence
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The newly-appointed Israeli military commander in the West Bank should end the military’s hands-off approach to settler attacks against Palestinians and Palestinian property. The n…Continue Reading