Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
Journalists, rights group slam promotion of military officials involved in Ampatuan massacre
MANILA — Human rights and media groups slammed the promotion of a military official implicated in the infamous Ampatuan Massacre.
MANILA — Human rights and media groups slammed the promotion of a military official implicated in the infamous Ampatuan Massacre.
Col. Medardo Geslani of the Philippine Army was promoted to brigadier...
Junta to target Cambodian beggars
As Cambodian migrant workers continue spilling back into the country from Thailand, the junta announced yesterday that it will clear out its homeless and destitute in attempts to “address” the ongoing problem of mainly Cambodian beggars roaming the streets.
As Cambodian migrant workers continue spilling back into the country from...
Why Malaysians should be worried about human trafficking
Every year, on 20 June, the world celebrates Refugee Day – a day that commemorates the awareness of issues relating to the struggles and advocacy of refugee rights worldwide.
Every year, on 20 June, the world celebrates Refugee Day – a day that commemorates the awareness of issues relating to...
Cambodia: Unrepentant About Crackdown
(New York) – Cambodia has brushed aside calls at the UN Human Rights Council to reverse its crackdown on human rights and reform its abusive policies and practices, Human Rights Watch said today.
(New York) – Cambodia has brushed aside calls at the UN Human Rights Council to reverse its...
Thailand deports ex-resistance leader to Laos
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand deported a former ethnic Hmong resistance leader whose group fought for the U.S. in Laos in the 1960s, Thai officials and rights groups said Wednesday, raising concerns that he will face persecution in his homeland.
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand deported a former ethnic Hmong resistance leader...
Cambodia’s Defense of Rights Record at UN Review Slammed
Foreign donors should push Cambodia’s government to end its human rights abuses as part of its bid to maintain political control of the nation, a rights group said Wednesday, after Phnom Penh allegedly snubbed recommendations by foreign governments to improve the country’s rights record.
Foreign donors should push Cambodia’s government...
TPP: Brunei Sharia Law scandal and failed bilateral meetings
“As trade officials begin yet another round of secret Trans-Pacific (TPP) trade talks in Ottawa on July 3, the United Nations and human rights groups ask why Australia and other countries continue to negotiate with Brunei as it introduces harsh Sharia laws which violate human rights,”
“As trade officials begin...
Cambodia Still Abusing Human Rights, Says Human Rights Watch
CAMBODIA has brushed aside calls at the UN Human Rights Council to reverse its crackdown on human rights and reform its abusive policies and practices, Human Rights Watch said today.
CAMBODIA has brushed aside calls at the UN Human Rights Council to reverse its crackdown on human rights and reform...
On Thailand’s coup, international treaties and the neglect of human rights
Since the coup on May 22, not much has been heard about the effects of the junta’s announcements and orders on international agreements Thailand has signed.
Since the coup on May 22, not much has been heard about the effects of the junta’s announcements and orders on international agreements Thailand...
Philippine authorities renew commitment to respect human rights
Philippine authorities have renewed its commitment to respect and uphold human rights following a recent forum organized by Amnesty International in Pagadian City in the southern province of Zamboanga del Sur.
PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / July 6, 2014) – Philippine authorities have renewed its commitment to respect and uphold...
