Amnesty slams Russia for human rights violation
Moscow, May 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has criticised Russia for continuing violation of human rights and freedom in the country.Continue Reading
1 killed as thousands protest in Syria
A human rights activist says at least one person has been killed as Syrian security forces opened fire on thousands of protesters.Continue Reading
UN human rights office extremely concerned by Syria crackdown, number of 850 killed realistic
GENEVA – The U.N.’s human rights office says it is “extremely concerned” about the situation in Syria, and activists’ reports that 850 civilians have been killed are realistic.Continue Reading
Rights abuses by security forces rife in Africa: Amnesty
Human rights violations, including extra-judicial executions and torture, by security forces still plague several African countries, Amnesty International said on Friday.Continue Reading
Discouraging year for rights in Australia: Amnesty
Australia’s human rights record has taken backward steps on refugees and Aborigines, Amnesty International warned Friday as it criticised a plan to send boatpeople to Malaysia.Continue Reading
TPPA under fire over human rights
The controversial Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is under fire over human rights issues.Continue Reading
Uzbekistan’s Imprisoned Human Rights Defenders
Human Rights Watch calls on the Uzbek government to immediately and unconditionally release all wrongfully imprisoned activists, several of whom suffer from serious illness and at least seven of whom have been ill-treated or subjected to torture in pri…Continue Reading
Uruguay rules state killings not human rights crimes
Uruguay’s Supreme Court said on Thursday that state-sponsored killings committed during the 1973-1985 dictatorship should be classed as murders rather than human rights crimes, drawing sharp criticism from rights activists.Continue Reading
Human Rights Commission considering TPPA request
The Human Rights Commission is considering a request to look into the implications of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).Continue Reading
‘Arab Spring’ offers lesson to the world
By Salil Shetty, Secretary General, Amnesty International
For those working in human rights, the events of the last week have led to some interesting but challenging debates.
We have heard government officials and pundits argue that torture led to th…Continue Reading
Rights abuses by security forces rife in Africa: Amnesty
Human rights violations, including extra-judicial executions and torture, by security forces still plague several African countries, Amnesty International said Friday.Continue Reading
Ai Weiwei and China’s assault on truth
In the midst of China’s worst spike in official repression in more than a decade, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao spoke out April 14 about the need for his government to "encourage people to speak truthfully." The irony of Mr.
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Uganda: Parliament Committee Backs Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Ugandan parliament’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has regrettably recommended passage of the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, including retaining the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuali…Continue Reading
Uganda: Parliament Committee Backs Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Ugandan parliament’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has regrettably recommended passage of the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, including retaining the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuali…Continue Reading
Gulf Cooperation Council: Revoke Immunity Promise to Saleh
(New York) – Negotiators should immediately remove a promise of immunity from any resignation deal for President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen in light of repeated, lethal attacks by his security forces on peaceful protesters, Human Rights Watch said tod…Continue Reading