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Anna Politkovskaya: No justice
The acquittals in the Anna Politkovskaya murder case highlight a culture of impunity that must be brought to an end, writes
Tanya Lokshina.
Former political prisoners face up to 12 years in jail
Even before the detainees heard official charges President Aliaksandr Lukashenka a priori linked them with terrorist activities and urged for “the harshest penalty possible.”
United Nations should not aid fugitives from international justice
Amnesty International is demanding that the United Nations Mission in the Republic of the Sudan (UNMIS) co-operates with the International Criminal Court (ICC) by providing the whereabouts of Okot Odhiambo and Dominic Ongwen to facilitate their arrest and surrender.
Былым палітычным вязням зноў пагражае да 12 гадоў турмы
Перш як затрыманым былі афіцыйна выстаўленыя абвінавачванні, Прэзідэнт краіны Аляксандр Лукашэнка заведама звязаў іх з тэрарыстычнай дзейнасцю і заклікаў да “найбольш жорсткага спагнання”.
One third of states scrutinized on human rights so far
Having completed the review of another 16 countries, the United Nations Human Rights Council is now one-third of the way through to reviewing the human rights records of all 192 Member States of the Organization, according to the President of the Geneva-based body.
MWRC publishes report on women’s rights
Macedonian Woman Rights Center (MWRC) prepared the “Report of Republic of Macedonia on International commitments to gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights,” paying attention to the factual situation in the country through relevant references, analysis, and research.
Medvedev revives Rights Council after criticism
Following a series of murders and sharp criticism from the West, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has revived a council of human rights advisers.
Over 15,000 Congolese fleeing Ugandan rebel attacks pour into Sudan
More than 15,000 Congolese have fled to South Republic of the Sudan since the Ugandan rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) began launching attacks in north-east Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations refugee agency reported today. Right, Congolese refugees fleeing attacks from the Lord’s Resistance Army arrive in South Republic of the Sudan.
Cyber attacks on Pescanik deserve investigation
Recent cyber attacks on Peščanik’s website, disruptions of its broadcasts, and attempts to intimidate its editors, are described by prominent Serbian civil-rights lawyer and activist, Srdja Popovic (on right), in a call for proper investigation.
HRHF to meet NGOs in Geneva
HRHF has invited international NGOs based in Geneva to a first joint meeting to discuss plans on establishing a Human Rights House in Geneva.