Human Rights
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 12:38
This amendment is a setback for freedom of speech in the Kyrgyz Republic, and tarnishes Kyrgyzstan’s image as an emerging democracy in the region.
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 11:05
At the same time, we think that, oftentimes, the government tends to do be doing unnecessary things, and we can’t understand often times why some things would even happen.
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 08:09
Strong limitations on US cooperation and intelligence sharing with the Nigerian military exist due to human rights concerns and legal restrictions, foremost the Leahy Law.
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 08:09
"I do not recall visiting any country during my six years in office where such a wide-ranging and thorough programme of human rights legislative reform has been launched in such a short space of time.”
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 07:00
A little more than an hour after its launch, the site www.14ymedio.com was directing readers inside Cuba to a page dedicated to scathing criticism of blogger Yoani Sanchez by well-known pro-government writers. Access outside Cuba appeared to be unimpeded.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 13:19
She positively assessed the methods and the mechanisms used by Georgia in human rights protection, adding that this trend should be continued.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 08:37
While the Merida Initiative does not directly fund law enforcement operations, it does build capacity. We know that when Mexicans benefit from more effective law enforcement and judicial institutions, in areas near or far from our border, the United States, as Mexico’s neighbor and friend, benefits as well.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 08:01
La organización no gubernamental Provea contabilizó 4.410 protestas durante 2013 en Venezuela, un 20 % menos que el año anterior, aunque contó 316 casos de supuesto abuso policial a detenidos en manifestaciones pacíficas, un 62 % más que en 2012.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 06:14
The US Embassy says the law could “suppress legitimate news stories, as well as intimidate or punish journalists reporting on matters of public interest."
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 07:39
But if Azerbaijan is presenting itself as a democracy, than it means to me that Azerbaijan has the responsibility to ensure that some of the things that have been happening here don't take place.