Rule of Law Under Siege in the Maldives: UN Human Rights Experts
The detention of two Supreme Court judges in the Maldives is an attack on the independence of the judiciary and undermines the court’s ability to work freely and effectively, a…
Amit Shah Case: 114 MPs Demand Probe into Judge Loya’s Death
It is largely believed that the Modi government has influenced the investigation to get Amit Shah off the hook. By Rakesh Raman A 15-party opposition delegation led by Congress President…
Kickbacks in Rafale Deal: Modi Govt Issues Defensive Statement
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has ridiculed Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks that her government will not disclose the details of the Rafale deal. By Rakesh Raman Under persistent attack…
Emergency in Maldives Is Assault on Democracy: UN Human Rights Chief
The declaration of the State of Emergency in the Maldives by President Abdulla Yameen and the resulting suspension of constitutional guarantees have swept away the checks and balances and separation…
Myanmar Government Must Stop Repressive Practices: UN Expert
The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, lamented the decades long cycle of violence perpetuated by the authorities against ethnic minorities in Myanmar, including…