Syria: Extrajudicial Executions
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Syrian security forces summarily executed over 100 – and possibly many more – civilians and wounded or captured opposition fighters during recent attacks on cities and towns,…Continue Reading
War crimes court 'could try Libya's Misrata leaders'
Libyan leaders in Misrata could be held legally accountable by the International Criminal Court for crimes committed by militias under their command, Human Rights Watch warned on Sunday.Continue Reading
Libya: Wake-Up Call to Misrata’s Leaders
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The leaders of the Libyan city of Misrata could be held criminally responsible for ongoing serious crimes by forces under their command, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the …Continue Reading
South Ossetia holds runoff presidential vote
A former KGB chief and a human rights ombudsman faced each other in Sunday's runoff presidential election in Georgia's breakaway province of South Ossetia.Continue Reading
Human rights law 'abuse' targeted
Theresa May will order a crackdown on the "abuse" of human rights laws that is stopping foreign criminals being deported, it has been reported.Continue Reading
Human rights law 'abuse' targeted
Theresa May will order a crackdown on the "abuse" of human rights laws that is stopping foreign criminals being deported, it has been reported.Continue Reading
Human rights law 'abuse' targeted
Theresa May will order a crackdown on the "abuse" of human rights laws that is stopping foreign criminals being deported, it has been reported.Continue Reading
Egypt: Military Impunity for Violence Against Women
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The March 11 acquittal of the only military officer charged in the “virginity tests” trial is a blow for any hopes of accountability for the abuses women have experienced at the hand…Continue Reading
Imprisoned Bahraini Human Rights Activist Moved to Army Hospital
Thousands of Bahraini protestors marched through the streets on Friday in support of human rights activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, who has been on hunger strike for 58 days.Continue Reading
Tunisia: Seven Years in Jail for Mocking Islam
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The seven-year prison terms handed down on March 28, 2012 to two Tunisians for publishing writings perceived as offensive to Islam are examples of the need to repeal repressive laws dati…Continue Reading
Russia: Prominent Journalist Attacked
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Russian authorities should carry out a prompt and effective investigation into the vicious beating by unknown assailants of Elena Milashina, a prominent Russian journalist and human righ…Continue Reading
Syria says UN rights chief ignores 'terrorism'
Syria lashed out at the UN high commissioner for human rights on Friday, accusing her of turning a blind eye to "terrorism" funded from abroad.Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch asks Olympics Committee to take up Saudi discrimination of women in sports
Beirut, Apr 6(ANI): Human Rights Watch has urged the International Olympic Committee to take up the issue of Saudi discrimination against women in sports at its next executive board meeting in Quebec on May 23.Continue Reading
Syria says UN rights chief ignores 'terrorism'
Syria lashed out at the UN high commissioner for human rights on Friday, accusing her of turning a blind eye to "terrorism" funded from abroad.Continue Reading
Yemen: Transition Needs Accountability, Security Reform
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Yemen’s transition to a democracy that respects human rights and the rule of law is at risk unless the new government moves swiftly on security reform and accountability for past c…Continue Reading