China releases human rights lawyer, another disappears
China released human rights lawyer Teng Biao after 70 days in custody on Friday but a second lawyer named Li Fangping has disappeared, rights groups told AFP in statements received Saturday.Continue Reading
Melke’s Story: Protecting Pregnant Mothers
It is every pregnant woman’s greatest fear – getting sick during your pregnancy and harming your baby. For many of us, these fears are mitigated by the knowledge that we have access to good health care and caring professionals.
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Libya: Rebels Pledge Not to Use Landmines
The de facto opposition authority in Libya, the National Transitional Council, has formally pledged not to use antipersonnel and antivehicle landmines.
(New York) – The de facto opposition author…Continue Reading
Libya: Rebels Pledge Not to Use Landmines
The de facto opposition authority in Libya, the National Transitional Council, has formally pledged not to use antipersonnel and antivehicle landmines.
(New York) – The de facto opposition author…Continue Reading
China releases human rights lawyer, another disappears
China has released human rights lawyer Teng Biao after 70 days in custody but a second lawyer named Li Fangping has disappeared, rights groups told AFP in statements received early Saturday.Continue Reading
Egypt: Military Trials Usurp Justice System
(Cairo) – The Egyptian military should immediately end trials of civilians before military courts and release all those arbitrarily detained or convicted after unfair proceedings, Human Rights Watch said today. In the latest case, 28 civilians arrested…Continue Reading
U.N. human rights body condemns Syria
The top United Nations human rights body condemned Syria on Friday for using deadly force against peaceful protesters and launched an investigation into killings and other alleged crimes.Continue Reading
UN rights council votes for mission to probe Syria
The UN Human Rights Council endorsed a US call for an investigative mission on the bloodshed in Syria on Friday by voting for a resolution that also condemned a violent government crackdown there.Continue Reading
Egypt: Important Commitment to Ratify Rome Statute
(New York) – Egypt’s announcement that it plans to ratify the Rome Statute and become a party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) sends an important message to Egyptians about the direction the country intends to take, Human Rights Watch said tod…Continue Reading
Syria: Human Rights Council Should Set Up Investigation
Human Rights Watch welcomes the holding of this Special Session in response to the alarming human rights violations in Syria.
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Morocco: Marrakesh Bombing Abhorrent
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The bombing in Marrakesh on April 28, 2011, was a heinous attack on the population and an assault on basic human rights.
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Morocco: Marrakesh Bombing Abhorrent
The bombing in Marrakesh on April 28, 2011, was a heinous attack on the population and an assault on basic human rights.
(New York) – The bombing in Marrakesh on April 28, 2011, was a heinous at…Continue Reading
West battles to keep Syria off Human Rights Council
Western nations have opened up a new diplomatic campaign against Syria — trying to stop it getting a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.Continue Reading
Yemen: Deadly Attacks Follow Saleh Immunity Pact
(New York) – President Ali Abdullah Saleh cannot use his promised immunity from prosecution as a carte blanche to tolerate attacks on peaceful protesters, Human Rights Watch said today. Gunmen shot dead 11 more anti-Saleh protesters and wounded more th…Continue Reading
Letter to Ugandan Minister of Justice on the Indefinite Detention of Prisoners with Psychosocial Disabilities
To the Ugandan Minister of Justice Kiddhu Makubuya
Your Excellency,
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