US: Reform Unfair Immigration Detainee Transfer Policy
Janet Napolitano
Secretary of Homeland Security
US Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
Re: ICE review of detainee transfer policy
Dear Secretary Napolitano:
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Libya: US closes embassy in Tripoli, sanctions loom
As international pressure continued to build against the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, the country’s delegation to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva dramatically switched sides Friday, saying, “We represent only the Libya…Continue Reading
Iraq: Open Immediate Inquiry Into Protester Deaths
(New York) – The Iraqi authorities should order an immediate independent inquiry into each of eight killings and any unlawful use of force by security forces during demonstrations on February 25, 2011, Human Rights Watch said today. Dozens more were in…Continue Reading
UN: Act on Rights Council’s Decision on Libya
(Geneva) – The president of the UN Human Rights Council, Ambassador Sihasak Phuangketkeow of Thailand, should urgently carry out the council’s timely decision to establish an independent international commission of inquiry into serious human rights vio…Continue Reading
AJC Praises U.N. Human Rights Council Call to Investigate Libya’s Crimes
NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — AJC welcomed the U.N. Human Rights Council resolution strongly condemning Libya. It calls for establishing a U.N. commission of inquiry to investigate the brutal, deadly crackdown on protesters across …Continue Reading
The Big Taboo: Confronting Russia’s Human-Rights Abuses
After a frustrating week of talks, U.N. High Commissioner Navi Pillay finds she may have an impossible mission ahead of her when it comes to human rights in RussiaContinue Reading
U.N. rights forum condemns Libya launches inquiry
The United Nations’ human rights forum on Friday condemned violence by Libyan forces against protesters and launched an international investigation into atrocities which it said may amount to crimes against humanity.Continue Reading
Libya: Justice Awaits Abusive Security Forces
(New York) – Members and commanders of the Libyan security forces, as well as foreign fighters, can be punished under international law for the unlawful use of force or firearms, Human Rights Watch said today.
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UN’s top human rights body condemns Libya, orders probe, recommends suspension
GENEVA – Governments around the world sharply condemned Libya’s crackdown against opposition protesters Friday, calling for a probe into possible crimes against humanity and recommending the country’s suspension from the U.N.’s top human rights body.Continue Reading
UN condemns Libya, orders abuse probe, suspension
Governments around the world sharply condemned Libya’s crackdown against opposition protesters Friday, calling for a probe into possible crimes against humanity and recommending the country’s suspension from the U.N.’s top human rights body.Continue Reading
UN rights council recommends Libya exclusion
The UN Human Rights Council unanimously called Friday for Libya to be suspended from the body and for a probe into violations by the regime, in a dramatic session which witnessed the defection of Tripoli’s envoy.Continue Reading
U.N. rights forum condemns Libya
The United Nations’ human rights forum on Friday condemned violence by Libyan forces against protesters and launched an international inquiry to investigate atrocities which it said may amount to crimes against humanity.Continue Reading
Slovenia: Extend Civil Marriage to Same-Sex Couples
(New York) – The Slovenian Parliament should adopt the new Family Code proposed by the Slovenian Government, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to parliament members.
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UN condemns Libya, orders abuse probe, suspension
Diplomats have unanimously condemned Libya, ordered a probe into possible crimes against humanity and recommended the country’s suspension from the U.N.’s top human rights body.Continue Reading
Slovenia: Letter to Slovenian Members of Parliament
Dear Member of the Slovenian Parliament,
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