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Israel: Investigate Unlawful Destruction in Gaza War
(Jerusalem) - Israel should investigate the unlawful destruction of civilian property during the 2009 Gaza hostilities and lift the blockade that hinders residents from rebuilding
US: Child Farmworkers’ Dangerous Lives
The United States is failing to protect hundreds of thousands of children engaged in often grueling and dangerous farmwork, Human Rights Watch said in a ...
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Metes Out Repression in the South
(New York) - The Islamist armed group al-Shabaab is subjecting inhabitants of southern Somalia to killings, cruel punishments, and repressive social control, Human Rights Watch ...
Yemen: Investigate Laws-of-War Violations
The Yemeni government and Huthi rebels should investigate alleged violations of the laws of war during the recent conflict and hold all those responsible to ...
Albania: Anti-Bias Law a Victory
The anti-discrimination bill approved by Albanian lawmakers on February 4, 2010, is an important step toward ensuring equality for all, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Prime Minister Sali Berisha. The bill, which Albania's government had proposed and promoted, is designed to protect Albanians from all forms of discrimination, including on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity....
Indonesia: Reopen Inquiry Into Activist’s Murder
The Indonesian police should follow the recommendation of a special National Human Rights Commission team and reopen their investigation into the 2004 murder of Munir bin Thalib, a leading human rights lawyer, Human Rights Watch said today. ...
Sri Lanka: End Indefinite Detention of Tamil Tiger Suspects
(New York) - The Sri Lankan government should end its indefinite arbitrary detention of more than 11,000 people held in so-called rehabilitation centers and release those not being prosecuted, Human Rights Watch said in a report. ...
Tunisia: Rights Activist Arrested, Threatened
The Tunisian government should end the harassment of the human rights activist and journalist Abdallah Zouari immediately, Human Rights Watch said. ...
Systematic Discrimination and Hostility toward Saudi Shia Citizens
Human Rights Watch report; A pilgrimage of Saudi Shia to Medina in February 2009 to observe the anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's death led to clashes between the pilgrims and Saudi security forces. ...
UK: Ethiopian ‘Assurances’ No Guarantee Against Torture
(London) - The UK government should not rely on unreliable "diplomatic assurances" against torture to deport national security suspects to Ethiopia, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the UK government. In December 2008, the United Kingdom and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), similar to those the UK has signed with Jordan, Lebanon and Libya. ...
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Tasleem Ahmed Sabri
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29/07/2010 10:11:13
Wonderful post... Very informational and educational as usual!
Nazir Naje
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22/07/2010 13:35:39
Valuable information! Looking forward to seeing your notes posted.
Robert
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16/02/2010 00:18:55
The translation is very poor, but I could spot many good ideas. So humane and peaceful. I would vote for you to be our next ...
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