Group warns of continued abuse in Iraqi prisons
A report by human rights watchdog Amnesty International concluded Tuesday that widespread abuse in Iraqi prisons will likely continue under the new government as leaders are distracted by violence, the stagnant economy and poverty.Continue Reading
‘Put Mubarak on trial for human rights violations’
Berlin, Feb 8 (DPA) Germany should put Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on trial for human rights breaches if he seeks refuge in a German hospital, Amnesty International said in Berlin Tuesday.Continue Reading
US: Bill Would Promote Unsafe Work Environments, Lead to Injuries
"I hung the live birds on the line," Luis said, holding out his swollen, clawlike hands. "Grab, reach, lift, jerk. Without stopping, for hours every day. Only young, strong guys can do it. But after a time, you see what happens. Your arm…Continue Reading
Egypt-Inspired Protests Across Middle East Meet Violent Clampdown
(New York) – Governments in the Arab world have violently dispersed demonstrations apparently inspired by or in solidarity with Egypt’s democracy protesters and have detained some of the organizers, Human Rights Watch said today.
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The fate of Dr Binayak Sen will help to show the real India
By Ramesh Gopalakrishnan, Amnesty International’s India researcher
Ilina Sen says she has no plans to go to Bilaspur this Wednesday. That’s the day the high court in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh will resume hearing on the appeal f…Continue Reading
Human rights group warns of likelihood of continued abuse in Iraqi prisons
BAGHDAD – A new report by a human rights watchdog says widespread abuse in Iraqi prisons is likely to continue under the new government.Continue Reading
Suu Kyi party urges talks with West on sanctions
Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi’s party appealed Tuesday for talks with Western nations about possible changes to sanctions against Myanmar, but said progress on human rights was vital.Continue Reading
Indonesia: Revoke Decree Against Religious Minority
The killing of three members of the Ahmadiyah religious minority underscores the need for Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to immediately revoke a 2008 decree that bans the community’s religious activ…Continue Reading
Indonesia: Revoke Decree Against Religious Minority
The killing of three members of the Ahmadiyah religious minority underscores the need for Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to immediately revoke a 2008 decree that bans the community’s religious activ…Continue Reading
Groupon Super Bowl ads, criticized across Web, irk human rights groups
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Online coupon site Groupon Inc.’s first foray into Super Bowl advertising aimed for humour but instead struck a raw nerve with viewers and human-rights groups for mocking serious social issues.Continue Reading
Rights groups vow to hunt Bush over torture
Human rights groups vowed Monday to pursue George W. Bush wherever he travels, claiming that the former US president had cancelled a trip to Switzerland over fears that he could be probed for torture.Continue Reading
US-based Human Rights Watch says at least 297 killed in Egyptian uprising so far
CAIRO – At least 297 people have been killed since Egypt’s anti-government uprising began two weeks ago, U.S.-based Human Rights Watch told The Associated Press on Monday.Continue Reading
US: Geneva Case Against Bush Shows Need to Prosecute Torture
(New York) – The US government should take the lead to investigate former US President George W. Bush and other senior officials for authorizing torture of terrorism suspects rather than leaving prosecutions to other countries, Human Rights Watch said …Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch: 297 dead in Egypt uprising
U.S.-based Human Rights Watch says at least 297 people have been killed since Egypt’s anti-government uprising began two weeks ago.Continue Reading
France: Senate Should Revise Immigration Bill
French senators should remove provisions in the draft immigration law that are incompatible with human rights norms, Human Rights Watch said in an open letter to senators today. On February 8, 2011, the Senate is …Continue Reading