Saudi Arabia has amassed an appalling record of violations in Yemen while a Human Rights Council member, and has damaged the body’s credibility by its bullying tactics to avoid accountability"... Ethiopia Ascends to UN Security Council Despite Dismal Rights Record
Ethiopia has a horrendous human rights record – but that didn’t stop its election this week to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member... US Should Stop Funding Child Soldiers Abroad
“Unconditional military aid sends a terrible message that the US knowingly supports countries that use children to fight.”... Egypt Issues Travel Ban on Women’s Rights Leader
“After restricting their ability to operate inside Egypt, the authorities are trying to punish high-profile activists with travel bans to prevent them from carrying their voices and message abroad"... US, France Backed Convicted Chad Dictator
“The United States and France were well aware of Habré’s brutal record, and yet continued to support him throughout his rule. Both countries should examine how and why they supported a man convicted of crimes against humanity.”...
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Europe/Central Asia Now More Than Ever the UK Needs the Compass of Human RightsIn uncertain times like these, human rights are more important than ever... Africa Angolan Activists Conditionally Free
The Angolan Supreme Court on Wednesday provisionally released 17 members of a book club who were jailed after they discussed peaceful protest and democracy at a meeting last June... Asia Burma's Infrastructure of Repression
“After its landslide election victory, the new government has a mandate to overhaul Burmese law to ensure that everyone can peacefully express their views without a knock on the door from the police or being hauled into court and charged with a crime. But the window for bold reforms will not stay open forever..."
