Human rights court dismisses Mosley action
The European Court of Human Rights dismissed on Tuesday a case brought by former world motorsport chief Max Mosley, who sought to impose press curbs after he was embroiled in a sex scandal.Continue Reading
Human rights in China’s interest, US tells Beijing
The United States told China in top-level talks culminating Tuesday that it was hurting itself by stifling dissent, as a top Beijing official dismissed what he called “simple” US views.Continue Reading
Human rights in China’s interest, US tells Beijing
The United States told China in top-level talks culminating Tuesday that it was hurting itself by stifling dissent, as a top Beijing official dismissed what he called “simple” US views.Continue Reading
Human rights court to rule on celeb privacy
Human Rights judges are due to rule on Max Mosley’s bid to force newspapers to warn people before exposing their private lives.Continue Reading
“Crossfire”
This 53-page report documents abuses by RAB in and around Dhaka, the capital, under the current Awami League-led government. Nearly 200 people have been killed in RAB operations since January 6, 2009, when the government assumed office.
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Bangladesh: Broken Promises From Government to Halt RAB Killings
(Dhaka) – The Bangladeshi government is failing to keep its commitment to end extrajudicial killings, torture, and other abuses by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and hold those responsible accountable, Human Rights Watch said in a new report today.
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ECHR to rule on Mosley privacy bid
Human Rights judges are due to rule on ex-Formula One boss Max Mosley’s bid to force newspapers to warn people before exposing their private lives.Continue Reading
US tells Beijing human rights in China’s interest
The United States told China it was hurting itself through its sweeping crackdown on dissent and nudged for economic reforms as the Pacific powers held top-level talks that culminate Tuesday.Continue Reading
US tells Beijing human rights in China’s interest
The United States told China it was hurting itself through its sweeping crackdown on dissent and nudged for economic reforms as the Pacific powers held top-level talks that culminate Tuesday.Continue Reading
U.S. and China spar on human rights
U.S. officials criticized China Monday for its crackdown against dissidents but the economic powers agreed on the need to work together to boost global growth at the start of two days of talks.Continue Reading
US tells Beijing human rights in China’s interest
The United States told China it was hurting itself through its sweeping crackdown on dissent and nudged for economic reforms as the Pacific powers held top-level talks that culminate Tuesday.Continue Reading
Lawyers for USS Cole bomb suspect file court case
Lawyers for the suspected al-Qaida mastermind of the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole said Tuesday they have filed a case against Poland at Europe’s court of human rights over alleged abuse against him at a CIA-run site about eight years ago.Continue Reading
Burma’s New President Is No Moderate
The Asean summit that starts on Saturday is a debut for Burma’s new President Thein Sein and the now ostensibly civilian, but still tightly military-controlled government formed on March 30.
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U.S. and China spar on human rights
Officials on Monday toughly criticized China for a crackdown against dissidents but took a softer tone on the need for cooperation to boost global growth at the start of two days of talks.Continue Reading