U.S.: Senate Leaders Reject Explicit Redefinition of Geneva Conventions

But Disappointing Compromise Weak on Enforcement, Eliminates Access to Courts for Victims of Abuse

Pakistan: ‘Free Kashmir’ Far From Free

Government Opponents Face Torture, Censorship and Political Repression

Pakistan: Bush Should Press Musharraf to End Military Rule

U.S. Should Not Turn Blind Eye on Torture, Discrimination Against Women

Thailand: Coup Threatens Human Rights

Sri Lanka: Government and Tamil Tigers Must Protect Civilians

U.N. Human Rights Monitoring Mission Urged

Jordan: End Abuses by General Intelligence Department

Government Must Investigate Torture Allegations

U.N.: Human Rights Council Must Expand Its Reach

Civilians in Darfur, Sri Lanka Need Protection

Turkmenistan: Journalist Dies in Custody

Authorities Must Permit Independent Forensic Examination

U.N.: Sanction Sudanese Leaders for Failing to Protect Civilians

Darfur Tests Collective ‘Responsibility to Protect’ on One-Year Anniversary

Japan: Keep Equality Protections for Lesbians and Gays

Municipality Must Not Weaken Landmark Anti-Discrimination Law

Georgia: Prison Abuses Rife Despite Promises of Reform

Impressive Gains in Global Ban on Antipersonnel Mines

But Global Mine Action Funding Falls and Reported Mine Casualties Increase

Libya: Migrants Abused, But Europe Turns Blind Eye

EU Countries Must Press Libya to Protect Migrants, Asylum Seekers, Refugees

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Don’t Fire on Gaza Medics

Six Attacks on Palestinian Ambulances, Paramedics