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Cambodia: UN Should Review Role in Drug Detention

(New York) – The United Nations should conduct a thorough review of its support for Cambodia’s drug detention centers, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Jindal jumps into ‘Who Dat’ fray, may back lawsuit

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is getting into the “Who Dat” fray with the NFL. He is asking the state attorney general to look into a possible lawsuit over the ownership rights to the popular New Orleans Saints phrase.

Cleared of criminal charges, Krolicki mulls running against Harry Reid

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s lieutenant governor, out from the cloud of a criminal indictment he characterized as a political hatchet job, is considering an election run at U.S. Sen.

Moran, Tiahrt campaign in Topeka

Republican Reps. Jerry Moran and Todd Tiahrt exposed at a debate Friday their intention to run U.S. Senate campaigns dominated by conservative themes and flush with reasons why voters should differentiate between the political rivals.

Weekend Open Thread

Hello Saturday.

The Presidential limousine waits for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama outside an entrance to the U.S. Capitol building following the President’s State of the Union address, Jan. 27, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza.

Sri Lanka: End Harassment, Attacks on Journalists

(New York) – The Sri Lankan government should immediately end its post-election harassment of media outlets and ensure protection of journalists from attack, Human Rights Watch said today.
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EU: Keep Sanctions on Mugabe’s Inner Circle

(New York) – The European Union should maintain its travel restrictions and asset freezes on President Robert Mugabe and his inner circle until Zimbabwe carries out the concrete human rights reforms set out in the 2008 Global Political Agreement, Human Rights Watch said today. The EU is currently reviewing its sanctions policy toward Zimbabwe.
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Canada: Demand Return of Ex-Child Soldier from Guantanamo

(New York) – The Canadian government should immediately request the repatriation of Canadian citizen Omar Khadr from Guantanamo even though Canada’s Supreme Court did not order it to do so, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Rep. Mike Ross Says He’s Running for Re-election

Fourth District Congressman Mike Ross says he will seek another term in Washington, D.C. Ross, a Democrat, is in his fifth term representing the district that covers much of south Arkansas.

4th District Congressman Steve Buyer won’t seek re-election

UPDATE: In a press conference Thursday morning, Indiana Republican Congressman Steve Buyer announced he won’t seek re-election this year and will leave Congress after 18 years.

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