Posts Tagged ‘human rights’
Israel:imprisonment without trial
By AFP
June 6th 2012
JERUSALEM: Israel must free all Palestinians held without charges under so called “administrative detention” orders or give them …
Pakistan: Asma Jahangir at Risk?
By Web Desk
June 6th 2012
The Pakistani government should investigate allegations that elements in the Pakistani military and intelligence agencies have …
Saudi woman and moral courage
By Eman Al Nafjan
June 4th 2012
Few individuals are willing to brave the disapproval of their countrymen and the wrath of …
UN warn of Syria civil war
By AFP
May 27th 2012
DAMASCUS: The head of a United Nations (UN) mission has warned of “civil war” in Syria after his …
Olympic Hurdles for Saudi Women
By Web Desk
May 24th 2012
(London) – As the clock ticks down to the July opening ceremony, all nations except Saudi Arabia have …
From the inside out: reconciliation is more than possible
Voices for Reconciliation
May 22 2012
Amidst the deep hurt of civil war, many think it impossible to speak with, let alone …
Syrian National Council re-elects Ghalioun as president
By Reuters
May 15th 2012
AMMAN: The Syrian National Council opposition group re-elected liberal politician Burhan Ghalioun as president at a meeting …
Saudi Arabia turns deaf ear to Olympic women
By Eman Al Nafjan
April 18th 2012
This is not just about including Saudi women in the London 2012. It’s much more …
The UK Border Agency’s lack of speed is a problem. Lack of fairness is worse
By Donna Covey
April 15th 2012
The Home Affairs Select Committee once again hit the headlines last week with a damning report …