Sri Lankan Security Forces Attack Peaceful Protesters: UN Report
The UN Human Rights Office has condemned the use of brutal force by Sri Lanka’s security forces on peaceful protesters most of whom were sleeping in a protest camp near…
U.S. Releases List of Section 353 Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors
The United States says it will continue to partner with those officials and organizations that show a dedication to combating corruption and strengthening democratic governance. The U.S. Department of State…
Sri Lankans Confirm Peaceful Public Protests Fail in Violent Authoritarian Regimes
It appears that the Sri Lankan model of protests can succeed in many autocratic nations where the dictators are hell-bent to destroy democratic structures. By Rakesh Raman It is often…
Authoritarian Leaders Attacking Journalists and Media Outlets: UN Report
Reporters getting killed while chasing a story. Online attacks against women journalists, including death and rape threats. Targeted electronic surveillance to intimidate and silence investigative journalism. This is the dangerous…
UN HRC Petition to Remove NHRC Chairman Arun Kumar Mishra
Petition to Remove and Prosecute Arun Kumar Mishra, Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India To
Over 306,000 Civilians Killed in Syria Conflict: UN Report
The report sets out the challenges in recording casualties during a conflict. The UN Human Rights Office has published a report which estimates that 306,887 civilians were killed between 1…