Human Rights
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 09:06
Human Rights Watch on Wednesday called on rights officials meeting in Geneva for a UN review of Jordan's record to press Amman to lift restrictions on freedom of expression.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 08:23
Anouzla is known for his secular outlook, so many see the charges as punishment for his fierce criticism of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 08:21
Tear gas misuse “has been implicated in more than a dozen deaths and serious injuries,” the group said.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 07:28
DEPUTY President William Ruto will on Friday know whether he will continue sitting in the courtroom in the course of his trial at the International Criminal Court.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 06:23
Creating Peace and Finding Justice in Colombia
HEARING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013
9.30 AM
HVC-210
This hearing will take place at 9.30 AM on 10/24/2013, in HVC-210.
The hearing is open to members of Congress, congressional staff, the media and the interested public.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 00:00
U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power says she met with the daughter of Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya and discussed the need for an investigation into his death.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 00:00
The case has brought renewed scrutiny of human rights abuses by Rio police even as they try to clean up neighborhoods once dominated by criminal gangs.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 13:20
According to the statement, Tajik authorities have taken steps to restrict competition and debate.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 13:17
Reporting is done primarily by stringers in Turkmenistan, who report stories back for final production in Prague on broadcast, Internet, and mobile platforms.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 13:15
Bobonazarova told Human Rights Watch that no state-run media – not radio, television, or newspapers – have covered her campaign.