Exhibit Warns about the Dangers of Psychiatric Drugging of Children
As part of its continuing efforts to warn parents about the dangers of psychiatric drugging of children, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) of California held its formal grand opening for the traveling exhibit “Psychiatry: An Industry of …Continue Reading
Human rights activists slam Syria over protester deaths
Human Rights Watch on Saturday condemned Syria’s “deliberate policy” of dispersing protesters with deadly force after activists said security forces killed at least 15 people in the latest protests.Continue Reading
Yemen: Dozens of Civilians Killed in Southern Fighting
Yemeni forces may have killed dozens of civilians in unlawful attacks while fighting an Islamist armed group in southern Abyan province since May 2011. The militants in Abyan, called Ansar al-Sharia (Partisans of …Continue Reading
United They Work, Divided They Don’t
The Indonesian government has long praised its migrant workers as “economic heroes” for their immense contributions to the economy in their home country.
The Indonesian government has long p…Continue Reading
United They Work, Divided They Don’t
The Indonesian government has long praised its migrant workers as “economic heroes” for their immense contributions to the economy in their home country.
The Indonesian government has long p…Continue Reading
UPDATE 4-Indonesia torture case vs Exxon Mobil revived
* Liability for human rights abuses allowed in US courts * Exxon Mobil said to hire soldiers who committed torture * Exxon Mobil reviewing decision, calls claims baseless * Federal appeals court in NY …Continue Reading
US appeals court says Indonesians may pursue lawsuit against Exxon over human rights abuses
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court revived claims Friday that Exxon Mobil Corp. should be held accountable in U.S. courts for human rights abuses allegedly committed by Indonesian troops guarding an Exxon natural gas facility.Continue Reading
DC Circuit Reinstates Human Rights Case Against ExxonMobil
Contact: Suzanne Turner, +1-202-466-9633 (office) or +1-202-744-9161 (mobile), suzanne@turnerstrategies.comContinue Reading
Syrian activists hope South Africa can pressure Assad
As Syrians continue to take to the streets, facing a brutal government crackdown, a delegation of Syrian human rights activists has come to South Africa to build up international support for their pro-democracy cause.Continue Reading
Libya: Government Lays More Mines in Western Mountains
Libyan government forces have placed at least three minefields containing antipersonnel and antivehicle landmines outside the village of al-Qawalish in the western Nafusa Mountains.
(Zintan) – Li…Continue Reading
Germany/Saudi Arabia: Don’t Sell Out on Human Rights
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany should consider the political signals her government is sending to Saudi Arabia before approving a deal to sell 200 German-made tanks to the kingdom. Saudi Arabia has a dismal h…Continue Reading
Germany/Saudi Arabia: Don’t Sell Out on Human Rights
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany should consider the political signals her government is sending to Saudi Arabia before approving a deal to sell 200 German-made tanks to the kingdom. Saudi Arabia has a dismal h…Continue Reading
Colombia: Investigate Spate of Killings by Armed Groups
The massacre of seven people in southern Colombia, allegedly by Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, FARC) guerrillas, underscores the ruthless tactics employed by t…Continue Reading
Egypt: Cairo Violence Highlights Need to Reform Riot Police
The clashes in Cairo on June 28 and 29, 2011, between police and protesters in which more than 1,000 people were injured highlight the urgent need to reform security forces. The government should promptly formulat…Continue Reading
Egypt: Cairo Violence Highlights Need to Reform Riot Police
The clashes in Cairo on June 28 and 29, 2011, between police and protesters in which more than 1,000 people were injured highlight the urgent need to reform security forces. The government should promptly formulat…Continue Reading