People Power and the Philippines after 25 years
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Libya attacks may be crimes against humanity – U.N.
The U.N. high commissioner for human rights called on Tuesday for an international investigation into attacks on anti-government protesters in Libya saying they could amount to crimes against humanity.Continue Reading
Rights chief throws down gauntlet to U.N. council
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay challenged the world body’s Human Rights Council on Tuesday to live up to its calling and take urgent action to help stop bloodshed in Libya.Continue Reading
Hold Gadhafi Accountable for Atrocities
(CNN) – Libya’s fate lies in the hands of its citizens and a ruler intent on keeping power at whatever the cost in the blood of protesters. But the United Nations, the United States and other governments can help protect those protesters from Gadhafi’s…Continue Reading
Libya: Commanders Should Face Justice for Killings
(New York) – Witnesses in Tripoli have described Libyan forces firing "randomly" at protesters in the capital on February 22 and 21, 2011, Human Rights Watch said today. While Human Rights Watch is unable to verify these reports, sources fro…Continue Reading
Libya attacks may be crimes against humanity: U.N.
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay called on Tuesday for an international investigation into Libya’s attacks on anti-government protesters, saying they may amount to crimes against humanity.Continue Reading
Rights groups concerned over Afghan Govt. move to take control of women shelters
Kabul, Feb.22 (ANI): Human Rights groups worry that Afghan government-run shelters will be disastrous for women and girls fleeing abuse.Continue Reading
Iraq abuse worsening for women and minorities: HRW
Human rights abuses remain common across Iraq with the status of women and minority groups on the decline, eight years after the overthrow of dictator Saddam Hussein, according to a rights watchdog.Continue Reading
Iraq abuse worsening for women and minorities: HRW
Human rights abuses remain common across Iraq with the status of women and minority groups on the decline eight years after the overthrow of dictator Saddam Hussein according to a rights watchdog.Continue Reading
Iraq: Vulnerable Citizens at Risk
The rights of Iraq’s most vulnerable citizens, especially women and detainees, are routinely violated with impunity.
(Beirut) – The rights of Iraq’s most vulnerable citizens, especially women and…Continue Reading
Iraq: Vulnerable Citizens at Risk
The rights of Iraq’s most vulnerable citizens, especially women and detainees, are routinely violated with impunity.
(Beirut) – The rights of Iraq’s most vulnerable citizens, especially women and…Continue Reading
At a Crossroads
This 102-page report calls on the government to protect the rights of vulnerable groups and to amend its penal code and all other laws that discriminate against women and violate freedom of speech. The report also urges Baghdad to open independent and …Continue Reading
Israel NGO probe ‘would harm human rights’
Israel’s Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein has warned that plans to set up a parliamentary inquiry into left-wing NGOs and rights groups would have a “chilling effect” on basic human rights.Continue Reading
Visit to Brussels by Patches Rhode, mother of executed US prisoner
By David Nickols, Senior Executive Officer, EU Foreign Policy, Amnesty International
Last week the EU institutions office in Brussels hosted Patches Rhode and Joshua Ladner, the mother and brother of Brandon Rhode, who was executed by lethal injection…Continue Reading
Guantanamo’s Simulacrum of Justice
The latest military commission trial at Guantanamo Bay opened the door for the defendant’s release in a few years.
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