Human Rights Watch Charges Syrian Opposition with Abuses
The battle lines in Syria tear through towns, dividing neighborhoods, splitting street from street and turning neighbor against neighbor. So it is hardly surprising that elements of the armed rebellion against Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime…Continue Reading
Former New Brunswick politician fights pension cut as a breach of human rights
FREDERICTON – A former Conservative member of the New Brunswick legislature is trying to fight a cut in his pension at the province's Human Rights Commission.Continue Reading
'Serious violations' by DR Congo forces in vote period: UN
Democratic Republic of Congo security forces killed at least 33 people among other "serious human rights violations" during November 2011 elections, a United Nations report said Tuesday.Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch accuses some armed Syrian opposition forces of abusing regime troops
BEIRUT – An international human rights group Tuesday accused some in Syria's armed opposition of carrying out serious abuses, including the kidnapping and torture of security forces, in a sign of the growing complexity of the year-old uprising agai…Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch accuses some armed Syrian opposition forces of abusing regime troops
BEIRUT – An international human rights group Tuesday accused some in Syria's armed opposition of carrying out serious abuses, including the kidnapping and torture of security forces, in a sign of the growing complexity of the year-old uprising agai…Continue Reading
Syria: Armed Opposition Groups Committing Abuses
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Armed opposition elements have carried out serious human rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said today in a public letter to the Syrian National Council (SNC) and other leading Syrian opp…Continue Reading
US: Investigate New York Police Surveillance of Muslims
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The US Justice Department should immediately investigate the New York City police for alleged religion-based discrimination in their surveillance of Muslim communities, and make its find…Continue Reading
Syria rebels quit eastern city, army on offensive
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Rebel fighters were forced to flee the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zor on Tuesday in the face of a fierce army assault, suffering the latest setback in their bid to oust President Bashar al-Assad. In a separate blow to their cause…Continue Reading
Rights group accuses some Syrian rebels of abuses
An international human rights group Tuesday accused some in Syria's armed opposition of carrying out serious abuses, including the kidnapping and torture of security forces, in a sign of the growing complexity of the year-old uprising against Presi…Continue Reading
HRW accuses some Syria opposition forces of abuses
An international human rights group accused Syria's armed opposition on Tuesday of carrying out serious abuses, including the kidnapping and torture of security forces, in a sign of the growing complexity of the year-old uprising against President …Continue Reading
Rights group criticises Russia over detentions
MOSCOW (Reuters) – An international human rights group urged Russia on Tuesday to stop detaining peaceful protesters after police hauled away more than 100 people attending opposition rallies over the weekend. More than 120 people were detained in thre…Continue Reading
Rights group criticises Russia over detentions
MOSCOW (Reuters) – An international human rights group urged Russia on Tuesday to stop detaining peaceful protesters after police hauled away more than 100 people attending opposition rallies over the weekend.Continue Reading
Rights group criticises Russia over detentions
MOSCOW (Reuters) – An international human rights group urged Russia on Tuesday to stop detaining peaceful protesters after police hauled away more than 100 people attending opposition rallies over the weekend. More than 120 people were detained in thre…Continue Reading
Afghanistan: End Invasive Searches of Women Visiting Prison
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The Afghan government should immediately end the practice of invasive vaginal searches of women visiting prisoners at Afghanistan’s largest prison, Pul-i-Charkhi in Kabul.
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Rights group accuses Myanmar army of rape, torture
Myanmar troops have committed serious rights abuses against civilians in an offensive against ethnic rebels that has forced tens of thousands to flee their homes, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.Continue Reading