Palestinian Authority torturing journalists
Human Rights Watch released a report Wednesday detailing the abuse of journalists in the West Bank and Gaza at the hands of the Palestinian Authority.Continue Reading
Egypt blogger arrest sets "dangerous precedent" – HRW
CAIRO (Reuters) – Human Rights Watch urged Egypt’s ruling military council on Wednesday to drop charges against a blogger arrested for criticising the armed forces, saying it set a “dangerous precedent”.Continue Reading
Diplomat defends US role on UN human rights arm
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday strongly defended America’s membership on the U.N. Human Rights Council, despite its anti-Israel bias and its roster of repressive nations, arguing that U.S. presence has had a positive influence.Continue Reading
Libya: Allow Eman al-‘Obeidy to Leave Tripoli
(New York) – Libyan authorities should immediately allow Eman al-‘Obeidy, the woman who alleged that she was raped by Muammar Gaddafi’s security forces, to leave Tripoli for her safety and to receive medical care, Human Rights Watch said today.
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China: Release Artist and Critic Ai Weiwei
(New York) – The Chinese government should immediately release the artist and outspoken critic Ai Weiwei and end its arbitrary crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Ai was arrested at Beijing airport on the morning of April 2, 2011, as h…Continue Reading
Diplomat defends US role on UN human rights arm
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday defended America’s membership on the U.N. Human Rights Council despite its anti-Israel bias, arguing that the U.S. presence could influence the organization.Continue Reading
UN Ambassador Rice defends US membership on human rights council known to criticize Israel
WASHINGTON – The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday defended America’s membership on the U.N. Human Rights Council despite its anti-Israel bias, arguing that the U.S. presence could influence the organization.Continue Reading
Mines pose new danger as Libya battles rage on
By Donatella Rovera, Amnesty International’s crisis researcher
As fighting continues between forces loyal to Colonel al-Gaddafi and those opposed to his rule for control of the strategic oil-rich region west of Ajdabiya, yet more families are …Continue Reading
Diplomat defends US role on UN human rights arm
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday defended America’s membership on the U.N. Human Rights Council despite its anti-Israel bias, arguing that the U.S. presence could influence the organization.Continue Reading
Rights group: Palestinian forces abuse journalists
A leading human rights group on Wednesday criticized Palestinian security forces in the West Bank and Gaza Strip for what it said was an increase in attacks on local journalists, including arbitrary detentions and abuse.Continue Reading
Advocates worried about abuses call for special UN human rights session on Bahrain
GENEVA – Human rights and labour advocates say they worry about growing abuses by the Sunni monarchy in the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain as it suppresses a Shiite-led protest movement that seeks equal rights and a political voice.Continue Reading
Palestinian forces abuse WBank, Gaza reporters: HRW
Palestinian journalists are abused with impunity by the security services of West Bank-based President Mahmoud Abbas and his Islamist rivals Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
UN diplomat defends body’s human rights council
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is defending America’s membership on the controversial U.N. Human Rights Council.Continue Reading
With a Migrant Crisis Looming, the EU Should Learn from its Past Mistakes
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Ethiopia: Free Opposition Members
(London) – The Government of Ethiopia should immediately release members of the ethnic Oromo political opposition detained without charge after mass arrests, Human Rights Watch said today.
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