Asia

For Refugees, Australia Should Rethink the ‘Indonesia Solution’

Elaine Pearson — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:33:09 -0800

In January, Australians saw shocking photos of young, emaciated men washing up on the shores of Sumatra. Australian television showed these Rohingyas, members of a Muslim ethnic minority systematically mistreated by Burma's military regime, describing how Thai authorities beat them and pushed them back out to sea.

India: Protect Civilians in Anti-Maoist Drive

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:43:43 -0800

(New York) - Government forces and anti-government Maoist fighters should ensure that civilians are protected during armed operations in central India and elsewhere, Human Rights Watch said today.

India: Reveal Truth about Childbirth Deaths

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:55:00 -0800

(New York) - India is falling behind other countries in meeting international commitments to improve obstetric care because it does not adequately monitor deaths and injuries in the critical period following childbirth and fix gaps in its health system and programs, Human Rights Watch said today.

Human Rights Angst Lingers In Afghanistan

Rachel Reid — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

As Afghanistan's elections draw to a shambolic finale, it is time for President Obama to end his policy review and breathe hope into Afghanistan's bleak landscape.

America Needs Human Rights in China

Sophie Richardson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

India: Prosecute Those Responsible for 1984 Massacre of Sikhs

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:52:20 -0800

(New York) - The failure of successive Indian governments to bring to justice those responsible for mass revenge attacks on Sikhs after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi 25 years ago is a severe blot on India's legal system and democracy, Human Rights Watch said today.

India: Suspend Zimbabwe from Diamond Trade

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:56:42 -0700

(Johannesburg) - The Indian government should support the suspension of Zimbabwe from the international "conflict diamonds" body that will be meeting in Namibia next week, Human Rights Watch urged today.

Joint letter to Japanese Justice Minister and Foreign Minister on Rohingya

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Keiko Chiba

Justice Minister

Ministry of Justice

Kasumigaseki 1-1-1

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8977

Katsuya Okada

Foreign Minister

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kasumigaseki 2-2-1

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8919

Japan: Protect Burmese Rohingya Seeking Asylum

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:03:00 -0700

(Tokyo) - Japan's new administration should protect Burmese Rohingya asylum seekers in Japan and press Burma to end abuses against the minority group, eight Japanese and international organizations said today. The groups sent a joint letter to the newly inaugurated justice minister, Keiko Chiba, and foreign minister, Katsuya Okada.

Letter to Indian Minister for External Affairs and Ambassador to Zimbabwe in Advance of Kimberley Process Meeting

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:00:30 -0700

S. M. Krishna
Minister of External Affairs
Government of India
New Delhi

Ambassador Venkatesan Ashok
Embassy of India
Harare
Zimbabwe

Dear Minister Krishna and Ambassador Ashok,