Watchdog slams UN, EU’s human rights ‘cowardice’
The UN and EU were accused of “cowardice” for claiming to tackle human rights abuses in places like China or Uzbekistan through quiet dialogue and cooperation, Human Rights Watch said in its annual report Monday.Continue Reading
Thai rights pioneer Thongbai Thongpao dead at 84
Thongbai Thongpao, a pioneering Thai human rights lawyer inspired by his time as a political prisoner under a military dictatorship, died Monday.Continue Reading
Rights group says democracies ignore abuses
Democracies around the world are turning a blind eye to abuses by repressive regimes, opting for improved relations rather than condemning rights violations and curtailing aid, Human Rights Watch says.Continue Reading
UN chief criticized as soft on human rights
Human Rights Watch singled out U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for especially harsh criticism Monday as it took world leaders to task for what it called their failure to be tougher on rights offenders.Continue Reading
Human rights group decries soft response to abuse
An international human rights group believes that many governments and global institutions, including the European Union and the United Nations, are not pressing abusive nations hard enough to respect human rights.Continue Reading
Pakistan: Disastrous Year for Rights
(New York) – The Taliban and other religious extremists in Pakistan increased their deadly attacks against civilians and public spaces during 2010, while the Pakistani government response was marred by serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watc…Continue Reading
World Report: Governments Soft-Talking Abusers
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Too many governments are accepting the rationalizations and subterfuges of repressive governments, replacing pressure to respect human rights with softer approaches such as private “di…Continue Reading
South Africa: Promote Rights at Home and Abroad
(Johannesburg) – South Africa has a major opportunity to promote human rights protections at home and abroad as it joins the United Nations Security Council, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its annual World Report 2011, a survey of human rig…Continue Reading
Turkey: Elevate Rights to Match Foreign Policy Ambitions
(Istanbul) – Turkey restricted free speech and failed to advance minority rights during 2010, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2011.
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World Report: Governments Soft-Talking Abusers
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Balkans: Greater Commitment Needed on Rights
(Brussels) – Efforts toward European integration for the Western Balkans are hampered by persistent human rights problems, Human Rights Watch said today.
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FEATURE-Haiti’s "Baby Doc" is back: but for love or money?
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Pressure grows for end to Myanmar sanctions
Calls are growing for an end to Western sanctions against Myanmar, but experts say a shift in policy is unlikely without progress on human rights and the support of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.Continue Reading
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