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Seminar about resource management in Kurdistan
The seminar will focus on both the hydropower resources in Turkish Kurdistan, exemplified by the controversial Illusudam project, and the management of oil resources after the 2005 constitution in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Russian Federation reviewed under the UPR
On the morning of 4 February 2009, the Working Group on the UPR examined the human rights situation in the Russian Federation. The large delegation was led by the Justice Minister, Aleksandr Konovalov, right. Over 60 States attempted to present a broad range of questions and recommendations, although time constraints resulted in over 20 States being unable to speak.
Azerbaijan reviewed under the UPR
Republic of Azerbaijan was reviewed by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group on February 4. Its delegation was led by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Khalaf Khalafov, right. During the session it was a challenge to create a constructive dialogue with the Azerbaijani delegation on the problems the country has with the implementation of its legal framework.
Murder of Markelov and Baburova: more than two weeks later
More than two weeks have passed since the murder of human rights defender Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova. What has been done to investigate the crime and bring the persons responsible to justice?
Death threats to journalists in B&H
The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in South East Europe and an affiliate of the International Press Institute, is deeply concerned over recent death threats made against journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Remembering the Ghulja Massacre
Today, the Ghulja massacre is being marked worldwide. The Rafto Foundation pays its respect to the hundreds of Uyghurs who were killed or imprisoned after participating in a peaceful demonstration in Ghulja in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the People´s Republic of China in 1997.
Dreaming about Europe
Throughout history, young people have always aspired to a better life. Previous generations dreamed of America. Today Europe is the great attraction. On 13 February photographer Rune Eraker’s exhibition The Dream of Europe opens at the Nobel Peace Center.
IFJ condemns murder of journalist in Kenya
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its African group, the Federation of African Journalists, today urged the Kenyan government to launch an immediate investigation into the murder of Francis Nyaruri, a Kenyan journalist whose decapitated and beaten body was found in a forest in the west of the country.
Joint UN, African Union mediator for Darfur calls for end to renewed clashes
Djibril Bassolé, right, the United Nations and African Union (AU) joint chief mediator for the peace process in Sudan’s strife-torn Darfur region today expressed grave concern over renewed combat in the southern part of the vast region, saying it undermines hopes for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Pillay alarmed by deteriorating situation in South Darfur
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, right, said Tuesday she was alarmed by reports of the rapidly deteriorating conditions facing civilians in the Muhajeria area of South Darfur, where fighting between Government forces and the Sudanese Liberation Army/Mini Minawi faction (SLA/MM) against the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) has resulted in civilian casualties and displaced some 30,000 people.
Architecture Advisory Council: Life without barriers
The Architecture Advisory Council in the Republic of Croatia is envisioned as a bureau where persons with disabilities and other interested citizens can get free professional advice regarding architectonic adjustments to people with disabilities. The Advisory Council provides professional help, not only to individuals and professioal institutions, but to other organizations that work on the disability issue as well.