UN Welcomes Release of 83 Prisoners in Myanmar
The United Nations (UN) rights chief has welcomed the release of a second wave of 83 prisoners on Myanmar’s New…
Who Killed the Blogger Activist in Bangladesh?
The vicious killing of another secular activist in Bangladesh is a grave reminder that the authorities are failing to protect…
JNU Students Approach Human Rights Commission
Student leaders have written a letter to the National Human Rights Commission, which many believe is a toothless department that…
Amnesty Seeks Human Rights Access in Morocco
Salil Shetty, the Secretary General of Amnesty International, is visiting Rabat on 17-18 March to meet Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane…
South Sudan: UN Report on Killings and Rapes
A new report on South Sudan published Friday by the UN Human Rights Office describes “in searing detail” a multitude…
Hindu Rulers Support Shady Hindu Event in India
The BJP government wants to spread the message of Hinduism under the garb of the World Culture Festival. By Rakesh…