Activist crisis is US envoy's human rights moment
As a former U.S. commerce secretary and governor of Washington state, Gary Locke wasn't considered much of a heavyweight on human rights when he became the first Chinese-American ambassador to Beijing last year. Trade and maintaining smooth relatio…Continue Reading
Bahrain arrests human rights activist
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain has arrested a prominent human rights activist and critic of the country's ruling family, the ministry of interior and an activist said on Sunday, as the authorities cracked down on pro-democracy protesters. Police arreste…Continue Reading
Kuwait: Court Victory for Women’s Rights
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A court decision on April 22, 2012, cancelling a ministerial order barring women from entry-level jobs at the Justice Ministry is an important victory against legally-sanctioned discrimi…Continue Reading
British report on Russian human rights termed partial
Moscow, May 6 (IANS) A report on human rights in Russia, prepared by the British Foreign Office, has been termed by Moscow as "not impartial and open minded" and that its "authenticity raises serious doubts".Continue Reading
Rights group urges Libya to revoke speech law
Human Rights Watch urged the new government in Libya Saturday to revoke a law that criminalizes glorifying the former dictator Moammar Gadhafi or spreading "propaganda" that insults or endangers the state.Continue Reading
Germany captain tackles Ukraine on human rights
Germany captain Philipp Lahm has slammed Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine for their government's treatment of jailed ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.Continue Reading
Ibobi supports NCTC, stresses human rights angle
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh Saturday termed the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) a credible step towards institutional capability to counter terrorist forces but stressed the need to care for the human right…Continue Reading
Pak Human Rights Commission concerned over 'torture of political activists'
Lahore, May 5 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over reports of alleged torture of at least five political activists in Gilgit Jail, saying the reports were exceedingly worrying and that those accused of tortur…Continue Reading
Iran: Free Students Jailed for Speaking Out
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Iranian authorities should immediately free dozens of university students currently behind bars solely for peacefully expressing political opinions, and end harassment of student activis…Continue Reading
Libya: Revoke Draconian New Law
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Libya’s National Transitional Council (NTC) should immediately revoke a new law that bans insults against the people of Libya or its institutions. The law also prohibits criticism of t…Continue Reading
Russia: Reform Domestic Laws on Disability Rights
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Russia should move quickly to reform laws and practices that currently prevent the 13 million Russians with disabilities from enjoying equal rights, Human Rights Watch said today. Presid…Continue Reading
Human Rights Commission to get more independence
The provincial government has introduced legislation to give the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission the authority to launch human rights inquiries without the approval from a minister.Continue Reading
Russia: Heinous Attack on Civilians
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The fatal bombing that occurred in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan, on May 3, 2012, is an abominable crime for which there is no justification. …Continue Reading
Report: Kenyan forces abused ethnic Somalis near border
Months after Kenyan troops rolled into Somalia to prop up the shaky government there and to pursue Al Shabab, the al-Qaeda linked Islamist militants, an international human-rights group has accused Kenyan forces of abusing Somalis in North Eastern prov…Continue Reading
Inside Syria’s crackdown: ‘I found my boys burning in the street’
Amnesty International’s senior crisis adviser Donatella Rovera has recently returned from Syria’s Idlib province, where she spoke to witnesses to the country’s brutal crackdown
“Soldiers came to our home and took my son. Late…Continue Reading