Human Rights body for probe into police firing
Patna, Jun 7 (PTI) Taking suo motu cognisance of the Forbesganj police firing that claimed four lives on June 3, Bihar Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has asked for a probe.The commission directed the commissioner and IG of Purnia to ensure a joint prob…Continue Reading
UN human rights review takes aim at Australia
The Federal Government has rejected calls by the United Nations to remove children from mandatory detention, saying Australia plans to continue to hold some in minimum security centres.Continue Reading
Kazakhstan: Don’t Extradite Uzbeks to Torture
Kazakh authorities should not extradite 32 detainees to Uzbekistan, where they face a real risk of torture.
June 9 Update – A June 7 letter to Kazakhstan’s prosecutor general and June 7 press…Continue Reading
Kazakhstan: Don’t Extradite Uzbeks to Torture
(Paris) – Kazakh authorities should not extradite 32 detainees to Uzbekistan, where they face a real risk of torture, ACAT-France, Amnesty International, the Association "Human Rights in Central Asia," Human Rights Watch, and the Internatio…Continue Reading
Kazakhstan: Joint Letter about Possible Extradition of 32 Uzbeks
To the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Mr. Ashat Daulbayev
The Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan
8, Orynbor St., House of Ministries, Entrance № 2
010000 Astana
Republic of Kazakhstan
Via facsimile: +7 7172 50-25-34
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Leo Nevas Human Rights Award Announced
Kati Marton, journalist and human rights advocate, receives 2011 honorContinue Reading
Mexico: Investigate Raid on Juarez Human Rights Organization
Mexican federal prosecutors should immediately open a thorough and impartial investigation into the raid by federal police on the office of the human rights organization Centro de Derechos Humanos Paso del Norte i…Continue Reading
Turkmenistan: UN Body Finds Torture “Widespread”
(New York) - The Turkmen government should promptly heed the calls by the UN Committee Against Torture to address the country’s abysmal record on torture and other serious abuses, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Philippines: Keep Human Rights Promises
The Philippines should take meaningful steps to protect human rights and promote accountability at home as a new member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to President …Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch says Libyan rebels detaining civilians suspected of backing Gadhafi
BENGHAZI, Libya – Libya’s rebels have arbitrarily detained dozens of civilians suspected of supporting ruler Moammar Gadhafi and at least one has died after apparently being tortured while in custody, Human Rights Watch said Monday.Continue Reading
Russian human rights worker beaten outside home
A Russian human rights worker was treated in hospital Monday after being beaten up in his apartment building, an attack his employer said was linked to his work.Continue Reading
Letter to President Aquino on the Philippines’ Human Rights Commitments
President Benigno S. Aquino III
Manila, NCR
Philippines
Re: UN Human Rights Council and the Philippines’ human rights commitments
Dear President Aquino,
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A year since Khaled Said’s death, Egypt still waits for justice
By Nicholas Piachaud, North Africa Team
I can still remember the shock when I first saw the pictures. The young man’s face was barely recognizable from his beating at the hands of the security forces, and from an autopsy that, we would later learn f…Continue Reading
A year since Khaled Said’s death, Egypt still waits for justice
By Nicholas Piachaud, North Africa Team
I can still remember the shock when I first saw the pictures. The young man’s face was barely recognizable from his beating at the hands of the security forces, and from an autopsy that, we would later learn f…Continue Reading
A year since Khaled Said’s death, Egypt still waits for justice
By Nicholas Piachaud, North Africa Team
I can still remember the shock when I first saw the pictures. The young man’s face was barely recognizable from his beating at the hands of the security forces, and from an autopsy that, we would later learn f…Continue Reading