Tag: Rule of Law / Justice
Jokowi urged to enforce human rights
Rights groups have urged president-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to implement his commitment to advancing human rights in Indonesia soon after the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) inaugurates him and vice president-elect Jusuf Kalla on Oct.20.
Rights groups have urged president-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to implement his commitment to advancing human rights...
Thailand: Junta Leader Named Prime Minister
The appointment of Thailand’s junta leader as prime minister by the military-picked legislature does not advance human rights or a return to democratic rule, Human Rights Watch said today.
(New York) – The appointment of Thailand’s junta leader as prime minister by the military-picked legislature does not advance human rights...
YOU’RE NOT WELCOME: Human rights activists tell Sultan of Brunei, rumored buyer of the Plaza, to take a hike
Human rights activists have a clear message for the Sultan of Brunei, who is rumored to be buying the Plaza Hotel: You're not welcome in New York.
Human rights activists have a clear message for the Sultan of Brunei, who is rumored to be buying the Plaza Hotel: You're not...
There can be no more silence on the continued aggression against ethnic people
In an exclusive interview with Karen News, Ms Charm Tong, a founder of the Shan Women’s Action Network, expressed grave concerns over ongoing Burma Army offensives in Shan State in areas of supposed ceasefire
In an exclusive interview with Karen News, Ms Charm Tong, a founder of the Shan Women’s...
ASEAN turns deaf ear to concerns on rights in Thailand
The junta may feel a bit smug that there was no mention of the May 22 coup at the 47th Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting in Myanmar last week.
The junta may feel a bit smug that there was no mention of the May 22 coup at the 47th Asean Foreign...
Independence & Human Rights: Where Do We Stand After 57 Years?
“THIS IS WHERE LOVE BEGINS”, (Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta) is the theme chosen by the government for Malaysia’s 57th independence or Merdeka day this year.
“THIS IS WHERE LOVE BEGINS”, (Di Sini Lahirnya Sebuah Cinta) is the theme chosen by the government for our country’s 57th independence or Merdeka...
Rights Group Wants Sit-Downs With Government
Local rights group Adhoc on Thursday called on Prime Minister Hun Sen and other government officials to hold regular meetings with NGOs in order to better understand the human rights situation in the country.
Local rights group Adhoc on Thursday called on Prime Minister Hun Sen and other government officials...
THAILAND: Joint statement on the threats to the Wang Saphung community
Protection International and the Asian Human Rights Commission are seriously concerned about the Royal Thai Army’s latest intervention in the conflict between the Wang Saphung community in Loei Province with a neighbouring gold and copper mine.
Protection International and the Asian Human Rights Commission are seriously concerned about the Royal...
On Merdeka wish list, watchdog wants Putrajaya to scrap Sedition Act
A human rights watchdog is urging Putrajaya to honour Malaysia’s independence by removing the Sedition Act, which it says is a legacy from the British colonial era.
A human rights watchdog is urging Putrajaya to honour Malaysia’s independence by removing the Sedition Act, which it says is a legacy from...
Military sues human rights activist
The military is suing a human rights activist over torture claims, the second time in five months it has used defamation laws against civilians.
The military is suing a human rights activist over torture claims, the second time in five months it has used defamation laws against civilians.
The complaint arises...
