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AI: Ukraine must investigate police brutality, torture
April 11, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
Amnesty International on
Thursday called on the Ukrainian government to investigate police abuses and strengthen mechanisms to hold police accountable for brutality and torture. In a report, AI alleged that reports of police abuse and torture have been widely ignored. The rights group encouraged.... [more]
Zimbabwe court denies bail for prominent rights lawyer
March 21, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
A court in Zimbabwe on Wednesday refused to grant bail to a prominent human rights lawyer who is charged with obstruction of justice. The court denied bail to Beatrice Mtetwa after prosecutors argued that she may be a flight risk because she is a citizen of Swaziland. Mtetwa is accused of.... [more]
UN rights council to investigate North Korea human rights violations
March 21, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday adopted a resolution establishing a commission of inquiry to investigate ongoing human rights violations in North Korea. The resolution was unanimously passed during the 22nd Regular Session of the council. The council voted to establish the.... [more]
ICC approves delay of trial for Kenya presidential candidate
March 7, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday agreed to delay the trial of Kenyan presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta and his co-defendant Francis Muthaura until July 9. The two men are currently facing charges of crimes against humanity. Kenyatta is currently leading the vote count in.... [more]
Former Colombia lawmaker convicted for involvement in massacre
March 7, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
A former Colombian lawmaker was found guilty on Wednesday for his involvement in a 1988 massacre that killed 43 people. Cesar Perez was convicted for allegedly financing the attack, which was reportedly carried out for political purposes. Negro Vladamir, one of the leaders of the attack, accused.... [more]
Spain Supreme Court strikes down city burqa ban
February 28, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
The Spanish Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a city ban on wearing veils over the face in municipal buildings, finding that the law infringes on religious freedom. The city of Lleida, in Catalonia, was the first Spanish city to impose such a ban, but only about 3 percent of its population is.... [more]
Canada Supreme Court declines to hear 'Toronto 18' appeal
February 28, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
The Supreme Court of Canada on Thursday declined to hear the appeals of three men convicted of participation in a terrorist plot. Zakaria Amara, Saad Khalid and Saad Gaya, who were members of the "Toronto 18" terrorist group, were given sentences ranging from 14 years to life for their.... [more]
Rights groups challenge Alabama immigrant 'black list'
February 7, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
A coalition of rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit on Thursday to block a portion of Alabama's latest immigration law that requires law enforcement to publish a list of immigrants who may be undocumented. HB 658 was signed by Alabama Governor Robert.... [more]
HRW releases annual world report
February 2, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released its annual World Report on Thursday, emphasizing the need for emerging governments in the Middle East and North Africa to develop strong human rights commitments in the wake of the series of revolutions in 2011 known as the Arab Spring. The comprehensive report.... [more]
UN rights council calls on Israel to resume participation
January 30, 2013 by Rebecca DiLeonardo
The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday expressed regret that the Israeli government failed to send a representative to the Council's review of Israel's human rights record. The council had planned to begin its review of Israel's human rights record on Tuesday, as part of a two-week session in.... [more]
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