Human-rights advocates demand federal government apologize to UN official
OTTAWA – A long list of human-rights groups, lawyers and activists wants the federal government to apologize for trashing the UN food envoy during his recent visit to Canada.Continue Reading
Egypt: Parliament’s Chance to End State of Emergency
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Egypt’s new parliament has an opportunity to close an abusive chapter in Egypt’s history by ending all measures related to the Emergency Law when the current extension of the law exp…Continue Reading
Sierra Leone: 50-Year Sentence for Charles Taylor
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The sentencing of Charles Taylor to 50 years in prison on May 30, 2012 by the Special Court for Sierra Leone is a landmark in ensuring justice for the victims of Sierra Leone's …Continue Reading
Israel: Palestinian’s Conviction Violates Freedom of Assembly
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An Israeli military court’s conviction on May 20, 2012, of a Palestinian activist, Bassem Tamimi, of leading illegal demonstrations violates his right to freedom of assembly, while…Continue Reading
UN rights body to hold session on Syrian massacre
The U.N.'s top human rights body will hold a special session Friday on the deteriorating situation in Syria and last week's massacre of more than 100 Syrian villagers, officials said.Continue Reading
U.N. rights body to quiz Syria over massacre
GENEVA (Reuters) – The U.N. Human Rights Council will tackle last week's massacre of 108 civilians in Syria at a special session on Friday, the fourth in a series of emergency debates that have had little impact since the country's crisis erupt…Continue Reading
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.
(New York) – Vietnamese authorities should v…Continue Reading
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