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Iran Thumbs its Nose at the World
The Iranian government has repeatedly insisted that it cooperates with the international human rights community and abides by internationally recognized human rights instruments and agreements. However, these assertions are belied…
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Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance Has Strong Roots
Remarks made by Bono , New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof and President Barack Obama stating they hoped Palestinians would find their Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) or Gandhi…
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Human Rights Flashpoint – September 15, 2009
AFGHANISTAN - Election Recount The United Nations Electoral Complaints Commission has ordered a recount of about 10 percent of votes from Afghanistan's recent president election. The recount could reduce President…
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Shia Muslims Still Face Inequality in Saudi Arabia
A new report by Human Rights Watch, entitled "Denied Dignity", outlines how Shia Muslims of Saudi Arabia struggle against “systematic discrimination”. The Shia community, which comprises about 10% to 15% of…
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Human Rights Flashpoints–September 9, 2009
Sudan – Deadly Attacks in the South Recent ethnic clashes in southern Sudan have killed at least 25 people and displaced dozens of civilians in Upper Nile State since Friday.…
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Human Rights Flashpoints – August 25, 2009
NIGERIA - Instability Despite an Amnesty Deal Hundreds of militants in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, including one of the main rebels group’s (Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger…
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Global Day of Action for Iran this Saturday
On July 25, people in more than 60 cities across the world will be standing in solidarity with the Iranian people in their struggle for human rights. Protesters in Iran…
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Human Rights Flashpoints
This is the first edition of Human Rights Flashpoints, a weekly column about countries at risk of escalating human rights violations. SUDAN—Abyei decision and border skirmish with Chad Tensions are…
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Iranian Lawyer and Human Rights Activist Shadi Sadr Detained in Evin Prison
Lawyer and human rights activist Shadi Sadr has been arrested and detained by Iranian authorities. According to the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Sadr was walking with friends…
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Iranian Journalists Detained in Unknown Location since June
UPDATE: 22 OF 25 IRANIAN NEWSPAPER STAFFERS FREED The Committee to Protest Journalists published a statement today that said 22 of the 25 journalists that worked on the staff of…
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Faulty Intelligence, Wanton Recklessness, or a Combination of the Two
(As originally posted to Livewire) 1 February 2009: A 13-year-old girl who was asleep in her bed; three primary school-age boys who were carrying sugar canes; two young women on…
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Attacks on Ambulance Workers
(As originally Posted to Livewire) Tuesday, 27 January: Under the Geneva Conventions, medical personnel searching, collecting, transporting or treating the wounded should be protected and respected in all circumstances. Common…