Actress Swank ‘regrets’ attending Chechen concert
Hollywood celebrity Hilary Swank said she “deeply regrets” visiting a concert held on the birthday of the Kremlin-backed Chechen leader, who is accused of torture, abductions and killings by human rights groups.Continue Reading
Amnesty International urges Canada to arrest George Bush for ‘human rights violations’
Washington, Oct 13(ANI): The human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has called on Canadian authorities to arrest former US President George W. Bush when he attends an economic summit in British Columbia next week.Continue Reading
Amnesty International urges Canada to arrest George Bush for ‘human rights violations’
Washington, Oct 13(ANI): The human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has called on Canadian authorities to arrest former US President George W. Bush when he attends an economic summit in British Columbia next week.Continue Reading
Malawi: Arrest Sudanese President al-Bashir or Bar His Entry
Malawi should arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir or bar his entry to the country. Al-Bashir is expected to travel to Malawi to attend the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) summit on Frid…Continue Reading
New laws for cartels, crime and rights
Justice and Commerce Minister Simon Power has introduced four new bills to Parliament covering cartels, victims of crime, human rights and company rules.Continue Reading
Libya: Protect Civilians in Sirte Fighting
Forces on both sides fighting in the Libyan city of Sirte should minimize harm to civilians and treat all prisoners humanely. Fighters aligned with the National Transitional Council (NTC) have reached the center o…Continue Reading
Amnesty says new Libyan rulers may repeat abuses
LONDON (Reuters) – Libya’s new rulers are in danger of repeating human rights abuses commonplace during Muammar Gaddafi’s rule, including arbitrary arrest and torture, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Amnesty says new Libyan rulers may repeat abuses
LONDON (Reuters) – Libya’s new rulers are in danger of repeating human rights abuses commonplace during Muammar Gaddafi’s rule, including arbitrary arrest and torture, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Amnesty says new Libyan rulers may repeat abuses
LONDON (Reuters) – Libya’s new rulers are in danger of repeating human rights abuses commonplace during Muammar Gaddafi’s rule, including arbitrary arrest and torture, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Canada cool to Amnesty’s call for Bush arrest
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada brushed off a call by Amnesty International on Wednesday to arrest former U.S. President George W. Bush for human rights abuse, saying the organization was engaging in cheap stunts.Continue Reading
Rights group slams celebrities for attending Chechen leader’s birthday concert
MOSCOW – An international human rights watchdog lambasted an Oscar-winning actress and other Western celebrities on Wednesday for attending a concert held on the birthday of Chechnya’s Kremlin-backed leader, who has been accused of grave rights abuses …Continue Reading
Celebrities slammed for attending Chechen concert
An international human rights watchdog lambasted an Oscar-winning actress and other Western celebrities on Wednesday for attending a concert held on the birthday of Chechnya’s Kremlin-backed leader, who has been accused of grave rights abuses and spend…Continue Reading
Canada: Don’t Let Bush Get Away With Torture
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The Canadian government should investigate possible criminal charges against former US President George W. Bush for his role in authorizing the torture of detainees. Bush is scheduled to…Continue Reading
Supreme Court to hear challenge to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case today that challenges the constitutionality of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.Continue Reading
Rights panel handled over 10 lakh cases since 1993
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has registered over 10 lakh cases since its inception in 1993, an official said Wednesday.Continue Reading