Syria accuses Europeans of diplomatic war
Syria’s U.N. ambassador accused European powers on Monday of declaring political and diplomatic war against his country by sponsoring a U.N. resolution that would condemn Syria’s human rights violations.Continue Reading
UN committee criticizes NKorea human rights
A key U.N. committee overwhelmingly approved a resolution Monday aimed at maintaining pressure on North Korea over its widespread human rights violations.Continue Reading
Iran rejects UN condemnation of rights record
A top Iranian official is rejecting a U.N. resolution condemning his country’s human rights record.Continue Reading
Israel: New Commander Should Protect Palestinians From Settler Violence
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The newly-appointed Israeli military commander in the West Bank should end the military’s hands-off approach to settler attacks against Palestinians and Palestinian property. The n…Continue Reading
Malaysia: End Use of Internal Security Act
The Malaysian government’s detention of 13 people under the Internal Security Act (ISA) contradicts Prime Minister Najib Razak’s pledge in September 2011 to repeal the abusive law and is a setback for reform. …Continue Reading
Colombian president, UK PM pledge to boost ties
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos met with Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron Monday to win support for his domestic reform program, with human rights also on the agenda.Continue Reading
Iran official slams "preposterous" U.N. condemnation
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A senior Iranian official rejected as “preposterous” a resolution condemning the human rights situation in Iran, which was adopted by the U.N. General Assembly’s rights committee on Monday. The resolution received 86 votes in…Continue Reading
Iran official slams "preposterous" U.N. condemnation
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A senior Iranian official rejected as “preposterous” a resolution condemning the human rights situation in Iran, which was adopted by the U.N. General Assembly’s rights committee on Monday.Continue Reading
Iran official slams "preposterous" U.N. condemnation
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A senior Iranian official rejected as “preposterous” a resolution condemning the human rights situation in Iran, which was adopted by the U.N. General Assembly’s rights committee on Monday.Continue Reading
UN resolution on Iran rights gets record votes
The UN General Assembly on Monday passed an annual resolution condemning human rights abuses in Iran with a record number of votes in support.Continue Reading
NZ’s future leaders asked to help massacre victims
Three days away from the elections in New Zealand, Philippine solidarity groups expressed hopes that NZ’s future leaders would play a more active role in supporting human rights protection and peace-building efforts in the Philippines.Continue Reading
Russian National Elections in 2011 and 2012
On December 4, Russians will go to the polls to elect a new Duma, the lower house of parliament, and in March 2012 they will elect a new president.
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On December 4, Russians will go t…Continue Reading
Russian National Elections in 2011 and 2012
On December 4, Russians will go to the polls to elect a new Duma, the lower house of parliament, and in March 2012 they will elect a new president.
Introduction
On December 4, Russians …Continue Reading
Burundi: Stop Menacing the Media
Burundi government officials should halt their intensifying pressure on journalists. In the last few weeks, journalists have been summonsed by state prosecuting authorities for questioning with increasing fre…Continue Reading
Ethiopia: Stop Using Anti-Terror Law to Stifle Peaceful Dissent
The Ethiopian government should cease using its overly broad anti-terrorism law against journalists and peaceful political activists.
(Nairobi) – The Ethiopian government should cease using…Continue Reading