Philippine Human Rights Record Reviewed
MANILA, Philippines – Some 69 countries questioned the Philippine government on its human rights record before a United Nations meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, according to the Philippine-UPR Watch.Continue Reading
U.N. rights body to quiz Syria over massacre: envoys
GENEVA (Reuters) – The U.N. Human Rights Council will hold a special session on Syria on Friday to probe last week's massacre of more than 100 people in the town of Houla, diplomats involved in planning the meeting in Geneva said on Wednesday. The …Continue Reading
Thailand: Internet Trial a Major Setback for Free Speech
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The conviction of a prominent website manager on computer crimes charges highlights the Thai government’s growing misuse of laws intended to protect the monarchy .
Belarus: Free Rights Activist
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The Belarusian government should immediately release the prominent human rights defender Aleh Vouchak, who was convicted for an apparently politically motivated administrative offense. …Continue Reading
Azerbaijan: Peaceful Protest Crushed Ahead of Eurovision Final
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The Azerbaijani authorities detained over 70 peaceful protesters gathered on a seaside promenade in the capital, Baku.
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UK: Suspend Deportations of Tamils to Sri Lanka
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The United Kingdom should immediately suspend deportations of ethnic Tamil asylum seekers to Sri Lanka and review its policies in assessing these claims.
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AFP Leads Human Rights Campaign
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – The 7th Infantry Division (7ID) of the Philippine Army (PA) based here has launched its massive campaign against human rights violations.Continue Reading
Vietnam: Overturn Activist Blogger’s Sentence
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Vietnamese authorities should void the conviction of blogger Ho Thi Bich Khuong, 44, and immediately free her.
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UAE: Free Blogger Activist
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Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should immediately stop any current deportation proceedings against a UAE blogger and activist, and free him from immigration-related detent…Continue Reading
Bahrain rights activist Rajab released on bail
Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, facing three separate trials on charges including taking part in an illegal gathering and writing tweets deemed insulting to the government, was granted bail on Monday, his lawyer said.Continue Reading
Tunisia: Injured of the Uprising Urgently Need Care
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Many victims of police violence during Tunisia’s 2010-2011 uprising have received neither proper care nor effective government compensation for their injuries.
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Egypt: Q&A on the Trial of Hosni Mubarak
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Hosni Mubarak, his former minister of interior Habib al-Adly, and four assistant ministers of interior, were tried in connection with the killing of hundreds of peaceful anti-government …Continue Reading
Ethiopia: ‘Special Police’ Execute 10
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An Ethiopian government-backed paramilitary force summarily executed 10 men during a March 2012 operation in Ethiopia’s eastern Somali region. Detailed information on the killings and …Continue Reading
Syria: UN Inquiry Should Investigate Houla Killings
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Kofi Annan should push Syria’s government to allow the UN-appointed Commission of Inquiry access into the country to investigate the May 25, 2012, killing of at least 108 Houla res…Continue Reading
US and China spar over human rights
Beijing, May 28 — The US has no right to play the world's human rights judge as its own human rights record is notorious, China said over the weekend, accusing Washington of using rights issues to meddle in other countries' affairs.Issuing its…Continue Reading