Human Rights
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 00:00
Some of Oswaldo Paya's relatives have alleged that Cuban government agents ran the car off the road.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 00:00
The former Northern Ireland investigator says she has never seen "police fatal shootings in the way I have seen them here".
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 00:00
The United Nations mission in Haiti is condemning acts of hatred and violence aimed at homosexuals.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 - 00:00
His Twitter statement Monday is a jab at papers backing a proposed referendum to block oil exploration in the pristine Yasuni national park.
Monday, August 19, 2013 - 11:39
Thank you for writing to express your strong support for the Leahy laws and concern over calls
to weaken the Leahy vetting process. I strongly support the Leahy laws for precisely the reasons
you cited: They are an important mechanism for achieving our political, security, and human
rights goals. The Department of State employs a rigorous human rights vetting process pursuant
to the Leahy laws so assistance does not benefit individuals or units when there is credible
information of gross human rights violations.
Monday, August 19, 2013 - 00:00
Si los guerrilleros esperan no tener que pagar carcel o que todos sin excepcion podran participar en politica, las dos cartas de la fiscal de la CPI son un drastico aviso en contrario.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 15:10
Kazakh authorities should immediately release a lawyer from unlawful, forced psychiatric detention and ensure her safety, Human Rights Watch said in a statement released on August 16.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 14:59
The following is a round-up of some of the top articles and news highlights from around the region over the past week.
U.S. policy
Haiti travel warning
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 14:40
Bahraini protesters clashed with riot police in neighborhoods around the capital Wednesday and stores shut their doors amid opposition calls for a general strike, but a tight security clampdown appears to have stopped large-scale demonstrations.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 11:05
This press briefing discusses Egypt in detail: it includes condemnation of attacks and violence in Egypt, the U.S. decision to cancel Bright Star, and an update on the Sinai desert. Additionally, Psaki gived updates on the Israeli and Palestinian peace process.