Baird Bows to Beijing on human rights
The Chinese government didn't bully or buy Canada's silence on human rights last week. On his July 16-20 debut visit to China, Foreign Minister John Baird gave it away free.
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Madagascar at mercy of neo-colonial fishing plunder
July 25 (OneWorld.net) – A UN human rights mission to Madagascar has alleged that European and Asian exploitation of the island’s fishing grounds is comparable to the pillage of African resources by 19th century imperialists.Continue Reading
Hong Kong lawmakers laud talks with Clinton
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged Monday to continue speaking out on China’s human rights record, Hong Kong lawmakers who met with her said.Continue Reading
Rights advocates unconvinced by asylum deal
The Federal Government’s asylum seeker deal with Malaysia has failed to win support from human rights advocates.Continue Reading
Burundi: Investigate Political Killings
Burundian authorities should investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the dozens of political killings in Burundi since late 2010
(London) – Burundian authorities should investigat…Continue Reading
Burundi: Investigate Political Killings
Burundian authorities should investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the dozens of political killings in Burundi since late 2010
(London) – Burundian authorities should investigat…Continue Reading
Ethiopia: Terrorism Law Undercuts Free Speech
The Ethiopian government should stop using a restrictive and vague counterterrorism law to repress free speech and due process rights.
(New York) – The Ethiopian government should stop using a r…Continue Reading
Ethiopia: Terrorism Law Undercuts Free Speech
The Ethiopian government should stop using a restrictive and vague counterterrorism law to repress free speech and due process rights.
(New York) – The Ethiopian government should stop using a r…Continue Reading
India: New Killings, Torture at Bangladeshi Border
The government of India should undertake a speedy, fair and transparent criminal investigation into fresh allegations of killings, torture and other abuses by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the border with Ban…Continue Reading
India: New Killings, Torture at Bangladeshi Border
The government of India should undertake a speedy, fair and transparent criminal investigation into fresh allegations of killings, torture and other abuses by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the border with Ban…Continue Reading
Uganda: Charge or Release Detained Journalist
The Ugandan government should immediately release or bring to court Augustine Okello, a journalist from Lira-based Radio Rhino, who was forcibly disappeared on July 12, 2011.
(Kampala) – The U…Continue Reading
Uganda: Charge or Release Detained Journalist
The Ugandan government should immediately release or bring to court Augustine Okello, a journalist from Lira-based Radio Rhino, who was forcibly disappeared on July 12, 2011.
(Kampala) – The Ug…Continue Reading
Zimbabwe militants disrupt human rights meeting
Militants violently disrupted a hearing by a parliamentary panel receiving submissions on proposed human rights laws for Zimbabwe’s new constitution, rights groups said Saturday.Continue Reading
Militants disrupt human rights meeting
Rights groups say militants violently disrupted a hearing by a parliamentary panel receiving submissions on human rights for possible inclusion in Zimbabwe’s new constitution.Continue Reading
Malawi: Promptly Investigate Killings of Peaceful Protesters
The government of Malawi should open a prompt, independent, and transparent investigation into the killings of several peaceful demonstrators. The deaths resulted from the security forces’ apparent excessive use…Continue Reading