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Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Observing that the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar illustrates a gap in Irish law, rights group Amnesty on Saturday asked Ireland to ensure that its domestic policy on access to......

NHRC report to UN blasts govt on AFSPA, NREGA

The National Human Rights Commission report prepared for the second universal periodic review, a mechanism created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006 for examining the universal......

Christian leaders oppose Communal Violence Bill

A recent national consultation of Christian leaders has opposed the Communal Violence Bill for being inadequate, reports Yogi Sikand \\nOstensibly directed at preventing outbreaks of communal......

King, Gandhi ideals must guide us: Obama

United States President Barack Obama received the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize at a glittering ceremony at Oslo City Hall on December 10.In his speech after receiving the award, Obama justified......

Nepal government should investigate killings: HRW

The new Maoist-led government of Nepal should investigate and prosecute those responsible for thousands of extrajudicial killings, torture, and enforced disappearances during the country's......

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AAC seeks mortal remains of Bhat, Guru

Srinagar, May 20: Awami Action Committee (AAC) Monday passed slew of resolutions including the one demanding return of mortal remains of Muhammad... ...

http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/May/21/aac-seeks-mortal-remains-of-bhat-guru-18.asp

Two human rights defenders arrested for complaining against torture of villagers

17 May 2013 * ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - URGENT APPEALS PROGRAMME Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-070-2013 INDIA: Two human rights defenders... ...

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Amnesty International says Canada ignoring UN on torture concerns profoundly concerned

Abdullah Almalki (right to left), Muayyed Nureddin and Ahmad El-Maati arrive at a news conference in Ottawa Tuesday Oct.21, 2008. Amnesty... ...

http://www.newdelhinews.net/index.php/sid/214539666/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

Bhullar, the Bogey of Human Rights, and the Death of Due Process

The recent spate of executions and denial of clemency petitions has brought the issue of death penalty to the forefront of legal and political... ...

http://www.barandbench.com/content/bhullar-bogey-human-rights-and-death-due-process

Rights group charges Afghan government abused peaceful protesters

Middle East Times Wednesday 8th May, 2013 Afghan authorities should investigate the arrest and alleged torture of peaceful protesters by security... ...

http://www.calcuttanews.net/index.php/sid/214369761/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

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Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

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