Human Rights
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 00:00
The disruptions, mostly peaceful aside from scattered clashes between police and protesters in a few cities, were limited compared to June protests that drew more than 1 million.
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 00:00
A Colombian TV news director, who oversaw hard-hitting political coverage in central Antioquia department, resigned on June 28 after his editorial meeting was secretly recorded and used by politicians to push for his ouster
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 10:49
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses Secretary Kerry’s call with Afghanistan President Karzai and meetings with Middle Eastern officials, coordination with Jordanians on Syria, meetings with South Korea and Japan, Venezuelan leadership in DC, human rights in Honduras, and dialogue with India and Pakistan.
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 00:00
El Senado inicio anoche la dictaminacion del Codigo de Justicia Militar, para acotar el fuero de ese sector, al proponer que los delitos cometidos por elementos castrenses contra civiles sean juzgados en tribunales ordinarios.
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 00:00
Se acordo llevar a cabo tres audiencias publicas a partir de la segunda quincena de agosto, a fin de analizar la propuesta con juristas, especialistas, academicos, integrantes de las Fuerzas Armadas y organizaciones no gubernamentales
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 00:00
A tres meses de que Mexico se presente ante el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU para una evaluacion a la que se sometera por segunda vez, organizaciones denuncian un aumento exponencial en las violaciones desde 2009.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 14:24
Three broadcasters appear to have been targeted for transmitting alternative news coverage into Azerbaijan.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 13:32
Kyrgyzstan's Council of Human Rights Defenders has called on international financial institutions not to provide Bishkek with financial support unless a jailed rights activist is released.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 13:15
The council found that Ismailov’s rights were indeed violated: among the violations was the fact that he was not informed of the reason for his arrest, nor the charges against him, at the time he was taken into custody.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 06:22
South Sudan is guilty of widespread human rights abuses and awash with corruption, campaigners warned on the second anniversary of the country's independence Tuesday.