Elections without Opposition
Egypt is still reeling from the recent elections for the People’s Assembly, the lower and primary house of the country’s bicameral parliament. The first round, on November 28, was marred by reports of fraud, violence and widespread denial of access to …Continue Reading
China’s Hu lands in US for state visit
China’s President Hu Jintao arrived in the United States Tuesday for a state visit promising frank talk over economics and currency disputes, but likely to expose a wide gulf over human rights.Continue Reading
European Court Pulls Rug From Underneath Funding for Libel and Privacy Cases
On January 18, 2010, the European Court of Human Rights held in MGN v UK that lawyers acting for claimants in privacy and libel cases should no longer be allowed to recover a "success fee" from defendants. Such success fees have been an integ…Continue Reading
European Court Pulls Rug From Underneath Funding for Libel and Privacy Cases
(London) – On January 18, 2010, the European Court of Human Rights held in MGN v UK that lawyers acting for claimants in privacy and libel cases should no longer be allowed to recover a "success fee" from defendants. Such success fees have be…Continue Reading
China’s Hu lands in US for state visit
China’s President Hu Jintao arrived in the United States Tuesday for a state visit promising frank talk over economics and currency disputes, but likely to expose a wide gulf over human rights.Continue Reading
Yemen: Halt Pending Execution of Child Offender
(New York) – The Yemeni government should immediately halt plans to execute Muhammad Tahir Thabit Samum and revoke his death sentence, Human Rights Watch said today.
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White House defends Hu state visit invite
The White House Tuesday defended its decision to hold a state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao, insisting his lavish welcome would not mute US criticism of Beijing’s human rights record.Continue Reading
UN helps Haiti over ‘conceivable’ Duvalier charges
UN human rights officials are looking into Haiti’s ability to charge returning ex-dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier over abuse that took place during his reign, a spokesman said on Tuesday.Continue Reading
United Nations: Senegal Must Prosecute or Extradite Hissène Habré
(Geneva) – The United Nations Committee against Torture has called on Senegal to comply with its "obligation" to prosecute or extradite Chad’s exiled former dictator, Hissène Habré, Human Rights Watch said today.
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بقلم حسيبة حاج صحراوي من الفريق المعني بشمال أفريقيا في منظمة العفو الدولية
في خضم التعامل مع شهر من الاضطرابات التي وقعت في تونس، ومع الأ…Continue Reading
Letter from the United Nations Committee against Torture to the Republic of Senegal
The United Nations Committee against Torture has called on Senegal to comply with its “obligation” to prosecute or extradite Chad’s exiled former dictator, Hissène Habré. The Committee’s action came in response to a statement by President Abdou…Continue Reading
Britain urges Tunisia to support human rights
SYDNEY, Jan 18, 2011 (AFP) – – Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague Tuesday urged the new government in Tunisia to respect human rights and to work “quickly and decisively” as it takes control.Continue Reading
Baby Doc Met with Tears and Cheers in Haiti
Despite accusations of human-rights abuses, former Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier was met with cheers and tears after his surprise return from exile Monday. Lisa Armstrong reports from Port au Prince.Continue Reading
Neglected by the government in Haiti’s camps
Amnesty International’s expert on Haiti, Gerardo Ducos, reports on the grim living conditions at a camp for people displaced by the earthquake in Port au Prince.
Disappeared in Tunisia – Will Ramdana finally know what happened to her husband?
By Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui from Amnesty International’s North Africa team
In the middle of dealing with a month of unrest in Tunisia and 24 hours of protests that toppled the Tunisian government, I received a phone call from a woman I met with in…Continue Reading