U.N. and activists urge inquiry into Gaddafi death
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations and human rights groups called on Friday for a full investigation into the death of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and voiced concerns that he may have been executed, a war crime under international law.Continue Reading
U.N. rights office urges inquiry into Gaddafi death
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office called on Friday for a full investigation into the death of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and voiced concerns that he may have been executed.Continue Reading
UN human rights office urges probe into death of Libya’s Gadhafi
GENEVA – The U.N. human rights office called Friday for an investigation into the death of ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, noting that his death robbed his victims of a chance at “cathartic” justice in the courts.Continue Reading
UN rights office urges probe into Gadhafi death
The U.N. human rights office called Friday for an investigation into the death of ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, noting that his death robbed his victims of a chance at “cathartic” justice in the courts.Continue Reading
U.N. rights office urges inquiry into Gaddafi death
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office called on Friday for a full investigation into the death of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and voiced concerns that he may have been executed.Continue Reading
Moldova: Broaden Anti-Discrimination Bill
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The Moldovan government’s draft anti-discrimination law would provide a range of important protections, but it should be broadened to include gender identity. The proposed law, which w…Continue Reading
Japan: Press Burma’s Foreign Minister on Rights
Japanese officials should press Burma’s visiting foreign minister on the need for genuine reforms to improve human rights in Burma.
(Tokyo) – Japanese officials should press Burma’s…Continue Reading
Central Asia: Clinton Should Set Record Straight on Rights
United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton should make clear to the leaders of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan during her upcoming visits that improving their poor human rights records is a key component of…Continue Reading
Libya: New Era Needs Focus on Rights
The end of Muammar Gaddafi’s 42-year rule over Libya offers a unique opportunity for the country to end an extraordinarily longera of human rights abuses. Media reports say forces of the National Transitional Coun…Continue Reading
Tunisia: Affirm Human Rights in New Constitution
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Many parties competing in Tunisia’s election for a constituent assembly on October 23, 2011, believe that basic freedoms should be protected, but they disagree about circumstances …Continue Reading
Judge: UK Not Bound By Human Rights Court
The most senior judge in England and Wales has said British courts do not need to abide by the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights.Continue Reading
Iran slams U.N. human rights report; attacks U.S., Britain
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Tehran on Wednesday slammed a report by a U.N. investigator that said human rights abuses in Iran appear to be increasing and blamed the United States and Europe for the negative assessment of Tehran.Continue Reading
Iran slams U.N. human rights report; attacks U.S., Britain
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Tehran on Wednesday slammed a report by a U.N. investigator that said human rights abuses in Iran appear to be increasing and blamed the United States and Europe for the negative assessment of Tehran.Continue Reading
Iran slams U.N. human rights report; attacks U.S., Britain
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Tehran on Wednesday slammed a report by a U.N. investigator that said human rights abuses in Iran appear to be increasing and blamed the United States and Europe for the negative assessment of Tehran.Continue Reading
Belarus KGB Powers Grow Despite Accusations of Torture
During the same week that the Belarus secret police known as the KGB gained new privileges, such as being able to break into residences and offices, Human Rights Watch released a memorandum voicing concerns over allegations of torture. The memorandum, …Continue Reading