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Cambodia: Khmer Rouge judgment welcome, but raises human rights concerns

A UN-backed tribunal has given former Khmer Rouge jailer “Duch” a life sentence for the killings of more than 12,272 people.

February 3, 2012

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Paraguay: Land dispute victory for displaced indigenous community

After a two-decade legal battle, the Yakye Axa indigenous community in Paraguay can finally move away from a precarious roadside camp.

March 1, 2012

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UN court ruling on Nazi war crime victims ‘a setback for rights’

An ICJ ruling breaches the human rights of foreign victims of Nazi war crimes by giving Germany legal immunity from being sued for reparations.

February 3, 2012

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Cambodia: Stop the use of excessive force against peaceful land activists

Excessive force has been used on a number of occasions against peaceful demonstrations in Cambodia calling for land rights to be respected.

February 2, 2012

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Yemen: One year on since the start of mass protests

A run-down of the human rights situation in Yemen one year after pro-reform protests began.

February 2, 2012

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Pakistan should protect Ahmaddiya community against threats of violence

Religious groups in Pakistan have called for the demolition of one of the largest Ahmadi worship sites in the city of Rawalpindi.

February 2, 2012

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Security Council: Russia must not block efforts to end atrocities in Syria

Russia is urged not to block the UN Security Council’s efforts to end human rights violations in Syria.

February 1, 2012

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Senegal: President must rein in security forces as third person killed amid protests

At least one man was killed on Tuesday when a police car ploughed into a group of anti-Wade protesters in Place de l’Obélisque in the capital, Dakar.

February 1, [...]

South Korea must release activist charged over Kim Jong-il tweet

A South Korean activist faces up to seven years in prison after re-tweeting messages from North Korea’s official Twitter account.

February 1, 2012

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Haiti: Dropping Jean-Claude Duvalier case ‘a disgrace’

Haitian authorities have dropped the case against former leader Jean-Claude Duvalier, who is accused of crimes against humanity during his rule.

January 31, 2012
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