March 7, 2006
March 7, 2006
U.N.: Intransigence of U.S. Endangers Rights Council
Washington Should Work to Make New Body Effective
March 6, 2006
Mexico: Rape Victims Denied Legal Abortion
Prosecutors, Health Workers Intimidate Rape Victims With Insults, Threats
March 6, 2006
Uzbekistan: Rights Defender Sentenced in “Puppet Theater”
Forced Closures of Freedom House, Eurasia Foundation Bode Ill for Civil Society
March 5, 2006
Turkey: To Combat Torture, Monitoring Police Stations Is Key
E.U. Troika Should Recognize Progress, But Urge Further Improvements
March 5, 2006
Colombia: FARC Steps Up Attacks Before Elections
Use of Gas Cylinder Bombs and Killings of Civilians Violate Laws of War
March 2, 2006
Nigeria: Obasanjo Must Act Now on Taylor
New Liberian President Meets with Nigerian President; Justice Crucial for West Africa
March 2, 2006
Afghanistan: Conviction and Death Sentence of Former Intelligence Chief Flawed
Case Shows Need for Judicial Reform and International Aid
March 2, 2006
Uganda: Election Irregularities Require Judicial Probe
Government Must Not Interfere in Judiciary’s Review of Credible Allegations
March 1, 2006
Ukraine: Anti-AIDS Efforts Undermined by Rights Abuses
March 1, 2006
Libya: Hopeful Sign as 132 Political Prisoners Freed
Government Should Lift Restrictive Laws
March 1, 2006
South Africa: Murder Highlights Violence Against Lesbians
Culture of Fear Undermines Constitutional Protections
March 1, 2006
China: A Year After New Regulations, Religious Rights Still Restricted
Arrests, Closures, Crackdowns Continue
February 28, 2006
Algeria: New Amnesty Law Will Ensure Atrocities Go Unpunished
Muzzles Discussion of Civil Conflict
February 26, 2006
Burundi: Donors Must Press for End to Continuing Abuses
Torture and Killings Persist, While Progress on Justice for War Crimes Stalls