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The established democracies are accepting flawed and unfair elections for political expediency, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2008 . By allowing autocrats to pose as democrats, without demanding they uphold the civil and political rights that make democracy meaningful, the United States, the European Union and other influential democracies risk undermining human rights worldwide. (31-JAN-08)
 

Blatant acts of impunity and violations of human rights in the Republic of Uganda, plunder and bloodletting in the Republic of Kenya following the disputed presidential elections there give reasons for concern, says Human Rights Network – HURINET – Uganda in a powerful statement today. Read the full statement below. (30-JAN-08) 
   

February 5, 2007 marks the 11th anniversary of a brutal crackdown on a peaceful demonstration in the city of Ghulja in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People´s Republic of China. Remembering the massacre, the Rafto Foundation invites to a ceremony at the Human Rights Plaza in Bergen on 5 February at 16:00. (30-JAN-08)
 

The recruitment and use of children in armed conflict is taking place in more than one dozen countries around the world, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon states in a new report, calling for further measures to combat the scourge. Half the countries listed are n or near East and Horn of Africa. Right, Sudanese child soldier. (30-JAN-08)
 

The Arab Charter on Human Rights contains provisions that do not meet international norms and standards, including the application of the death penalty for children, the treatment of women and non-citizens and the equating of Zionism with racism, the United Nations human rights chief Louise Arbour, right, said today. (30-JAN-08)
 

Democratic forces in the Republic of Belarus have started a campaign demanding decent serving conditions in the detention center in Akrestsina Street in Minsk. This institution is well-known in the Republic of Belarus as the jail where participants of civic actions, youth activists and political opponents of the regime serve short-term arrests. The present conditions of incarceration, mainly of political prisoners, are more like torture, according to Valiantsin Stefanovich, right, a Belarusian human rights lawyer, working for Viasna. (29-JAN-08)
 

Democratic forces in the Republic of Belarus have started a campaign demanding decent serving conditions in the detention center in Akrestsina Street in Minsk. This institution is well-known in the Republic of Belarus as the jail where participants of civic actions, youth activists and political opponents of the regime serve short-term arrests. The present conditions of incarceration, mainly of political prisoners, are more like torture, Valiantsin Stefanovich, right, a Belarusian human rights lawyer working for Viasna. (29-JAN-08)
 

On January 25, 2008 the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights addressed to Mr. Terry Davis, Secretary General of the Council of Europe and to Mr. Jose Manuel Barosso, President of the European Commission, letters regarding refusal of the President of Republic of Poland to appoint 9 persons for the position of judges in Polish courts. The point is that alI the persons concerned followed the process af judicial appointments established by the relevant law and fulfilled all the pre-conditions required for the respective positions.(28-JAN-08)

Human Rights House Foundation (HRH F) condemns the post-electoral violence in the Republic of Kenya and calls for the limitations to freedom of expression and information movement and peaceful assembly to be lifted. In the same statement, HRH F also expresses deep concern that the current crisis has also resulted in targeted harassment and threats against human rights defenders. To read the full statement, click here or see below. (25-JAN-08)
 

During the January session of the Human Rights Advisory Panel – a special body competent for considering the complaints of citizens against human rights violations by the UN international administration in Kosovo – Marek Antoni Nowicki, the president of the Board of HFHR, was chosen as its President.(24-JAN-08)

The Women’s Council of Popular Front Party organized a press conference on the theme “Women for freedom of Expression” at International Press Center. The conference, held with participation of the representatives from political parties, human rights organizations and mass media, concluded that the freedom of expression is in serious danger in the Republic of Azerbaijan. (16-DEC-07)
            

The Radio Liberty correspondent, Ilgar Nasibov, sentenced to three months of imprisonment in Nakhichevan on 6 December, was released on the 10-th of December. According to the correspondent he was threatened and subjected to extreme psychological pressure in the prison. (13-DEC-07)