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Afghanistan: On Eve of London Conference, Amnesty International Says Human Rights Must be Guaranteed during Taliban Talks

MLR — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:41:48 +0000

UN Secretary, Karzai and other leaders to discuss security arrangements including reintegrating moderate elements of the Taliban.

Malaysia: Politics Drive Upcoming Anwar Trial

MLR — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:46:29 +0000

(July 13, 2009) – The Malaysian government should immediately drop politically motivated criminal charges against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 15, 2009, the Kuala Lumpur High Court will hear Anwar’s application to strike out a sodomy charge against him, and an ongoing defense request for evidence it says is crucial to properly prepare for trial.

Lithuania: Don’t Revive Censorship Law

MLR — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:46:29 +0000

(New York) – The Lithuanian parliament should not revive a proposed law that had been vetoed by the president, to ban references to gay, lesbian, and bisexual relations in public places, Human Rights Watch said in a letter released today to the speaker of Lithuania’s parliament.

Mexico: US Should Withhold Military Aid

MLR — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:46:28 +0000

(Washington, DC) – The US State Department should not certify Mexico’s compliance with the Merida Initiative’s human rights requirements so long as Mexican army abuses continue to be tried in military rather than civilian courts, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released today.

Authorities widen crackdown after Xinjiang riots in China, says Amnesty International

MLR — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:25:16 +0000

Chinese president Hu Jintao’s threats of severe punishment for those who took part in the recent unrest in Xinjiang failed to address the serious human rights violations at the root of Uighur grievances.