Myanmar Aid Workers Say Delta Needs Are `Critical' Oct 11, 2008
The government is slowing access by imposing conditions on such visitors, Human Rights Watch said yesterday. The UN estimates only 40 percent of people needing assistance in the delta have received aid since Tropical Cyclone Nargis struck almost a month ago. (Yahoo News -- Myanmar)
Police evict Tamils from Colombo Oct 11, 2008
Human rights groups have condemned the evictions ... " Human rights campaigners and other observers say they are shocked at what they say is a serious violation of human rights. "This is almost like a variation of ethnic cleansing," Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu of the independent Centre for Policy Alternatives think-tank told Reuters. "It is quite appalling. (Yahoo News -- Sri Lanka)
* Fear and loathing in European vote Oct 11, 2008
Ian Buruma is a professor of human rights at Bard College. COPYRIGHT: PROJECT SYNDICAT This story has been viewed 88 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* The Chens must work on their media skills Oct 11, 2008
Chen Hsing-yu is determined to claim her basic human rights, and is not willing to cave in to what she calls a bunch of crazy reporters with no regard for truth who do nothing but make up false stories. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
President Bush Meets with Cuban American Community Leaders Oct 11, 2008
It's so sad that right off the shores of our great, you know, nation that believes in human rights and human dignity exists this dungeon. But someday Cuba will be free. (White House News Releases)
33 Activist Women Arrested in Tehran Oct 11, 2008
On the eve of the U.S. State Department's release of its annual human rights report and only days ahead of celebrations marking International Women's Day, best-known female activists were arrested early Sunday after they gathered with placards outside Tehran's Revolutionary Court ... "Practically the entire top layer of the women's movement in Iran, except for Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi, who happens to be in Italy, is in jail," said Hadi Ghaemi of Human Rights Watch in New York. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Judge Rules Terrorist Prisoners Be Released In Nation's Capital Oct 11, 2008
Human rights activists and dozens of Ulghurs living in the US broke into applause and cheers in the packed court-room when he gave his decision. One of those who agrees with Urbina is Larry Cox from Amnesty International. (Townhall.com)
Argentina and Uruguay shun US military academy Oct 11, 2008
Graduates included the late Salvadoran rightwing militia leader Roberto D'Aubuisson, known as "Blowtorch Bob" for his interrogation methods; Efra;n R;os Montt, later accused of genocide in Guatemala; Leopoldo Galtieri, the late Argentinian junta leader jailed for human rights abuses, and Manuel Noriega, the former Panamanian leader now serving 40 years for drugs offences in the US. ... The decision by the two countries to end their involvement with the school followed meetings with Uruguayan and... (Yahoo News -- Argentina)
NEWSMAKER-Seasoned diplomat Ahtisaari wins coveted Nobel Oct 11, 2008
He served as an independent arms inspector in Northern Ireland from 2000-2001 and in 2000 was picked as one of three "wise men" to assess the Austrian government's commitment to upholding human rights and combat racism. Since then he has also been the U.N. special envoy for the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, and in April 2002 he headed a fact-finding team to investigate the scene of a three-week Israeli assault on Jenin in the West Bank. (AlertNet)
U.N. urges Congo-Rwanda talks to avert war Oct 11, 2008
"We have documented in the past a degree of Rwandan support for the CNDP, including recruitment in Rwandan refugee camps," Human Rights Watch Congo researcher Anneke Van Woudenberg said. "But we have received no information indicating a significant presence of Rwandan troops in eastern Congo.". (AlertNet)
Colombia landmines blamed on Farc Oct 11, 2008
Human Rights Watch says more than 1,000 people were killed by anti-personnel mines in Colombia last year, up from less than 300 in 2001 ... Human Rights Watch has detailed the damage inflicted by these weapons, not just on the security forces but on civilians, especially children who play in the woods and jungles near their home and trigger the explosives. (Yahoo News -- Colombia)
News Briefs | 10.10.08 Oct 11, 2008
While Israeli-Arabs have the same legal rights as Israeli citizens, human rights groups insist that they face discrimination and exclusion, though they constitute almost one-fifth of the Israeli population. (Michelle Merlin). (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Morgentaler receives Order of Canada in Quebec City Oct 11, 2008
Regardless of anyones religious beliefs (in response to those that are angered over this decision), one should be proud that we have this type of man on the side of human rights for all, here in Canada. This award is not about abortion, it is about human rights, remember that every pro-life woman on here when you vote on Tuesday. (CTV.ca)
'Vote culture, eh?' artists urge Oct 11, 2008
The B.C. Human Rights Commission has rejected a complaint that a Maclean's magazine article about Islam violated Canada's anti-hate laws. A plan to have an acclaimed gay author speak to students in Charlotte County high schools has been scrapped after a few parents objected. (CBC.ca)
State official blames boss for decision to leave Oct 11, 2008
Armando Villareal said his boss, Walter Reed of Waterloo, the director of Department of Human Rights, caused problems with his leadership that were never addressed despite complaints. Villareal said on Friday that there s "a spectacular lack of leadership on the part of the director of the Department of Human Rights and a management style that has created a lot of distrust." ... Reed, who was paid 85,674 in 2007, became head of the Department of Human Rights in January 2005. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Clinton publisher axes China deal Oct 11, 2008
Alterations included Mrs Clinton's comments about human rights activist Harry Wu. Mr Wu is a campaigner against abuses in Chinese labour camps where he spent 19 years. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Shattered calm Oct 11, 2008
This is a common complaint - backed up by many human rights groups - among the country's roughly one million Israeli-Arabs (people of Palestinian origin whose forbears remained in Israel after the foundation of the country in 1948) and who have full rights as Israeli citizens. But while explanations vary, few would disagree with the proverb Abu Tarek quotes as police man a checkpoint next to his stall. (BBC News -- Africa)
Terrorism: LTTE banking on Tamil Nadu support Oct 11, 2008
IT is unfortunate to know SL Tamils not live in peace they are killed, they denied of human rights, so you want a change pleace help to wipe out LTTE.. And look the change because India is stronger than LTTE to protect your right to live in your homeland. (Express Buzz)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Oct 11, 2008
The legislation, opposed by large sections of the population and international human rights groups, will force the 26,000 affected asylum seekers to return to their countries of origin within three years ... Human Rights Watch has criticised the measure as a "deportation law violating international standards" but Rita Verdonk, the minister for immigration and integration, has called the policy "very good, very humane". (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
Finn wins Nobel Peace Prize Oct 11, 2008
Critics say the secretive, five-member panel missed a golden opportunity to reward Chinese dissidents and highlight human rights abuses in China in the year Beijing basked in the glory of the Olympic Games ... "It is an opportunity missed to change the world for the better by encouraging reform in China," said Edward McMillan-Scott, a British member of the European Parliament and founder of its group to promote democracy and human rights ... This year is also the 60th anniversary of the signing... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Christians fleeing Mosul after targeted killings Oct 11, 2008
At one demonstration in Nineveh, protestors held up signs demanding the creation of a 19th province governed by Christians that would be linked to the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in the north, according to William Warda, an Iraqi journalist and chairman of the Hammurabi Human Rights Organization, based in Baghdad. Today in Africa & Middle East. (International Herald Tribune)
Cyndi Lauper and her hero fight for gay rights Oct 11, 2008
Nelson helped the Human Rights Campaign go from 12,000 members to 725,000 ... Cyndi Lauper worked with Cathy Nelson of the Human Rights Campaign to raise awareness of LGBT issues ... Nelson worked at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a national LGBT civil rights organization, and her dedication to those issues runs deep. (CNN -- US)
Byers on the costs of the Afghanistan mission Oct 11, 2008
His work focuses on the interaction of international law and international politics, especially with regard to international organizations, the use of military force, the law of the sea, human rights and Canada-United States relations. He is the author of Intent for a Nation: What is Canada For. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Satellite images unveil Georgian torching Oct 11, 2008
Ethnic cleansing and damage and extensive violations of fundamental human rights in these regions is the responsibility of the Russian side, she told Reuters. We clearly attribute that responsibility to the Russian side. (Globe and Mail -- International)
U.N. Says U.S. Airstrikes Killed 90 Afghan Civilians Last Week Oct 11, 2008
Correction to This Article Earlier versions of this story incorrectly spelled the name of Marc Garlasco of Human Rights Watch. This version has been corrected. (Yahoo News -- Afghanistan)
Cuba to commute death sentences Oct 11, 2008
There are no official figures, but the Cuban Human Rights Commission estimates that between 40 and 50 inmates could be affected. The only exceptions to the death penalty changes are two Central Americans charged with a hotel bombing that killed an Italian tourist, and a Cuban American charged with murder during an attempt at armed infiltration of the island. (Yahoo News -- Cuba)
Egypt forbids female circumcision Oct 11, 2008
But the death of a 12-year-old girl in Upper Egypt a few days ago triggered an angry barrage of appeals from human rights groups to both the government and the medical profession to act swiftly and stamp out the practice. The doctor who carried out the operation has been arrested. (Yahoo News -- Egypt)
Egyptian Brethren appear in court Oct 11, 2008
Reporters, human rights workers and members of the defendants' families were also excluded. Defendants pleaded not guilty to charges including terrorism and money laundering and the trial was adjourned. (Yahoo News -- Egypt)
Mass arrests of Egyptian Brothers Oct 11, 2008
The Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights said on Wednesday that the authorities were harassing opposition candidates by stopping them from campaigning and detaining their supporters, the Reuters news agency has reported ... Reporters, human rights workers and members of the defendants' families were also excluded. (Yahoo News -- Egypt)
Former Speaker Ala-Adjetey laid to rest Oct 11, 2008
"We as a nation owe a debt of gratitude to all the actors of this stage of the nation's development and for the recognition of and respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms that we enjoy today we take for granted, a stage upon which Peter Ala Adjetey once again stood tall.". On his part, Mr Sekyi Hughes said the late Speaker lived and demonstrated fairness, objectivity and impartiality in Parliament. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Veep attends 12th Summit of La Francophonie in Canada Oct 11, 2008
La Francophonie aims at entrenching democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental human rights, worldwide. In order to boost the study of French in Ghana, President Kufuor had directed all members of Cabinet to should study the language. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Politicians urged to shun deceit, insinuations and verbal attacks Oct 11, 2008
He said the society was moved by what politicians said and so they must go about their campaigns with decorum as such negative acts were contrary to good governance, respect for fundamental human rights and rule of law. Rev. Brenya Amoah gave the advice when the Association embarked on a peace walk in Accra to sensitize political parties and Ghanaians on the need to strive for peace during and after the coming parliamentary and presidential elections in December. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
When nations kill their own Oct 11, 2008
The statement reflects a feeling that seems to ignore the developments in international human rights law since 1945 from the Universal Declaration and the Covenants, to the Genocide Convention and the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court ... It's also one that has too often been ignored by enthusiastic human rights campaigners arguing for "the right to intervene," by coercive military force if necessary, in internal situations ... Sovereignty conveys no immunity when... (Yahoo News)
Nigeria probes HIV graduate test Oct 11, 2008
The National Agency for the Control of Aids (Naca) calls the university's action "a breach of the fundamental human rights of the students". Covenant University is owned by the Pentecostal Living Faith Church of Nigeria. (Yahoo News -- Nigeria)
10 years after Shepard, no federal hate crime law Oct 11, 2008
Fourteen states have adopted hate crime laws that don't cover sexual orientation or gender identity, according to the Human Rights Campaign, a Washington, D.C.-based group that promotes equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people ... Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign, said it was a victory to get a hate crime bill passed in both chambers. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Turkey's Detente With Kurds Wavers Oct 11, 2008
No money, no land, no luck, said Reyhan Yalcindag, an official with the local Human Rights Assn. People are reliving the trauma of the 90s and wondering now if it will be the same ... A moderate Muslim nation, U.S. ally and member of NATO, Turkey has pledged greater democracy and respect for human rights to meet EU standards ... In April, a veteran researcher for the New York-based Human Rights Watch, in southeast Turkey to investigate claims of police abuse against Kurds, was detained by police... (Yahoo News -- Kurdish Issues)
Police on trial for Kurd attack Oct 11, 2008
No senior military figure in Turkey has ever been prosecuted for human rights abuses against the Kurds. Dozens of lawyers and human rights activists have descended on Van, in eastern Turkey, for this trial, already hugely controversial before it has even begun. (Yahoo News -- Kurdish Issues)
Dalai Lama stable Oct 11, 2008
In the weeks preceding his illness, the Dalai Lama, a 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner, had pursued a hectic international itinerary as he campaigned for improved human rights in Tibet while China hosted the Olympic Games. The charismatic Buddhist fled to India in 1959 following a failed uprising in Tibet against Chinese rule and has since lived in the northern Indian hilltop town of Dharamshala, where the Tibetan exile government is based. (iAfrica.com)
Nobel Peace Prize winner Oct 11, 2008
Vanhanen said in a separate statement that Ahtisaari has "served his country, the United Nations and people living in crisis regions for decades. His commitment to peace and human rights is remarkable.". AFP Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Decade after Shepard death, no hate-crime law Oct 11, 2008
Fourteen states have adopted hate-crime laws that don't cover sexual orientation or gender identity, according to the Human Rights Campaign, a Washington, D.C.-based group that promotes equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Wyoming is among five states, along with Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, that don't have any type of hate-crime law. (AZCentral -- News)
Finland's Martti Ahtisaari wins Nobel Peace Prize Oct 11, 2008
The award however drew some criticism for not highlighting China's crackdown in Tibet and on human rights activists. Speculation had focused on using the prize to honor the 60th anniversary of the signing of the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights by singling out dissidents in China, Russia and Vietnam, overshadowed the decision ... "It is an opportunity missed to change the world for the better by encouraging reform in China," said Edward McMillan-Scott, a British member of the European Parliament... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
'Absurd' Ethiopia charges slammed Oct 11, 2008
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has urged the Ethiopian government to free the 111 people on trial for treason and genocide. The trial of the opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists has been adjourned until next Monday ... Last week, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour also called for the release on bail of the detainees. (Yahoo News -- Ethiopia)
Congo leader son fails in gag bid Oct 11, 2008
But the High Court judge said that under British Human Rights law there was an "important public interest" in their publication. "Once there is good reason to doubt the propriety of the financial affairs of a public official, there is a public interest in those affairs being open to public scrutiny," Judge Burnton said. (Yahoo News -- DR Congo)
Robert Gates warns of strained US-Russia relations 'for years' after Georgia conflict Oct 11, 2008
How they actually performed we will take that analysis at a greater remove, but in terms of what they did rather than how they did it, I think they behaved very badly," he added. Let's not forget that Joseph Stalin was from Georgia. Any how many people died in the FSU because of him?Tony, Hoboken, USAThe pro-Russian claim that S Ossetia is majority Russian is false. Ethnic Russians are only 2% of the population of 95,000. The rest is 2/3 Ossetian and 1/3 Georgian. I don't think it's accurate to... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Military)
Russian pullback in doubt as Condoleezza Rice and US aid troops head for Georgia Oct 11, 2008
He scolded Moscow for its attacks on Georgia, and warned it had put Russia s post-Cold War relations with the West at risk". To begin to repair the damage to its relations with the United States, Europe, and other nations, and to begin restoring its place in the world, Russia must keep its word and act to end this crisis, he declared. In Gori, Major-General Borisov denied Georgian claims that there had been looting and widespread destruction. There s been some talk that the city is destroyed,... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Military)
Prince Charles hosts Dalai Lama Oct 11, 2008
Small groups of demonstrators protesting about China's occupation of Tibet and its human rights record marked Mr Jiabao's visit. Since China invaded Tibet in 1950 an estimated 1. (Yahoo News -- Tibet)
Bringing Guantanamo Home Oct 11, 2008
The prison camp was created to construct a "legal black hole," a place where U.S. and international human rights law would go to die. The case of 17 Uighurs (pronounced WEE-gurs)Chinese Muslims from western China's Xinjiang regionis one of the blackest chapters of the story. (Slate)
Tiananmen protesters still held 18 years on Oct 11, 2008
Chinese human rights activists have released the names of 13 people still in prison since the Tiananmen Square Massacre, 18 years ago today ... In their statement, the group, Chinese Human Rights Defenders, said those named were Beijing residents, some of whom were accused of participating in violent activities but who may have been involved only in peaceful protest or self-defence ... Human Rights Watch said the Beijing government's refusal to reappraise its verdict on the massacre, that it was... (Yahoo News -- Human Rights)
US group claims hate crime rising in Europe Oct 11, 2008
Hate crimes have increased sharply over the last decade throughout Europe, according to a lengthy report by a US-based human rights group. The 2007 Hate Crime Survey by Human Rights First, out tomorrow, records a rising tide of attacks against Muslims, Jews, gays and lesbians ... Human Rights First, which is based in New York and Washington, adds that there was a dramatic rise in racist and religiously-motivated violence in the UK after the London bombings in 2005. (Yahoo News -- Human Rights)
Online freedoms under threat, says Amnesty Oct 11, 2008
Internet repression is eroding freedom of expression online as more governments block sites and arrest bloggers, a human rights group warned today. Amnesty International said the internet could change beyond all recognition unless action is taken and it called on governments and companies to respect people's right to freedom of expression online. (Yahoo News -- Human Rights)
Amnesty seeks Mid-East watchdog Oct 11, 2008
A human rights group has called for the creation of an international monitoring body to address human rights violations by Israel and the Palestinians ... The group said human rights violations by both sides highlighted the need for an effective international watchdog. (Yahoo News -- Human Rights)
News Stories Oct 11, 2008
Human Rights Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Human Rights)
Vietnam leader warned over rights Oct 11, 2008
Mr Bush said the two men had a "frank and candid discussion" about democracy and human rights at the White House ... Critics of his government had urged Mr Bush before the meeting to focus on Vietnam's poor human rights record ... In order for relations to grow deeper, it's important for our friends to have a strong commitment to human rights and freedom and democracy. (Yahoo News -- Vietnam)
Vietnam dissident lawyers jailed Oct 11, 2008
Two human rights lawyers have been jailed in Vietnam, in the latest court case against political activists ... This crackdown on political dissidents has been criticised by Western diplomats and international human rights groups. (Yahoo News -- Vietnam)
Read more ... Oct 11, 2008
This has to be spent on at least 38 million people - and if we observe our human rights and international obligations, we should count in a few million refugees. These figures show gluttony in one sector - but the other sector shows up with the ghastly statistics and huge burdens of care. (Business Report, South Africa)
Maclean's wins 'hate speech' challenge in BC Oct 11, 2008
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal ruled Friday that a controversial article about Islam in Maclean's magazine did not violate the province's hate speech law ... They ruled the article, an excerpt from Steyn's book America Alone, contained historical, religious and factual inaccuracies, relied on common Muslim stereotypes, and tried to "rally public opinion by exaggeration and causing the reader to fear Muslims."But fear is not synonymous with hatred and contempt," the... (Times Colonist)
Peace monitors end mission Oct 11, 2008
Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin said he was "sad that his friends are leaving, but happy because it means the mission has been successful" ... But there are still issues that need to be resolved; allegations of human rights abuses committed during the 30-year conflict need to be investigated and thousands of former separatist fighters reintegrated back into their villages. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Dalai Lama To Undergo Gallstone Surgery Oct 10, 2008
Protests against China's human rights policies and crackdown in Tibet. Stories. (CBS News)
Comic Harry Enfield blasted over 'racist, sexist' Filipina maid sketch Oct 10, 2008
The petition, which yesterday had about 700 signatures, accuses the BBC and the show of "inciting stereotyped racial discrimination, vulgarity and violation of the maid's human rights". It says the sketch was "tantamount to racism and the worst sexual abuse and exploitation of the hapless young Filipina domestic worker employee". (Glasgow Daily Record)
Briefing: Hope of a sort in Africa Oct 10, 2008
Africa s record of governance remains, on the whole, poor and its respect for human rights patchy (see map) ... And despite or perhaps because of Nigeria s massive oil wealth, several of the country s civil institutions, together with human rights and the rule of law, have all withered in the past few years. (The Economist)
Apartheid murder plotters guilty Oct 10, 2008
Earlier this month, the former South African President, F W De Klerk, denied any involvement in crimes or human rights abuses committed during the apartheid era. At a news conference in Cape Town ahead of Vlok's trial, he said he had been falsely accused of being implicated in the attempt on Rev Chikane's life. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
Satellite study: Georgia villages 'torched' Oct 10, 2008
"Ethnic cleansing and damage and extensive violations of fundamental human rights in these regions is the responsibility of the Russian side," she told Reuters. "We clearly attribute that responsibility to the Russian side.". (MSNBC -- International)
Author: Peace Prizes miss Nobel's intent Oct 10, 2008
Other recent prizes Heffermehl believes missed Nobel's mark include: Mother Teresa in 1979; Poland's Lech Walesa in 1983; Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli leaders Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres in 1994; Doctors Without Borders in 1999; the South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung in 2000; Iranian human rights activist Shirin Ebadi in 2003; Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai in 2004; and economist Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank in 2006 ... The committee now often includes human... (MSNBC -- International)
Land battle looms Oct 10, 2008
The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) says at least 950 of those evicted now live in a camp of tightly knit grass huts on the shores of Lake Kyoga ... He says the land issue is a human rights issue and not a political one ... "Here in Africa, land is part of our life. If you take away my land, you've gone against my human rights. People just want to politicise it but the government is committed to solving the problem," the minister says. (BBC News)
Dissidents' day? Oct 10, 2008
"This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, making it timely to highlight human rights violations in China now. "No Chinese except the Dalai Lama has received the prize before. And lastly, the Nobel committee might have found it unhelpful to provoke China ahead of the Beijing Olympic Games, when improvements in human rights were expected ... " Janne Haaland Matlary, professor of international politics at the University of Oslo, shared this... (BBC News)
