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An Amnesty International report is accusing the Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines Limited of profiting and/or colluding with Myanmar authorities in serious human rights abuses.  The report details allegations of forced eviction, serious pollution and excessive police crackdowns on protest… Continue Reading →

Amnesty International & Human Rights Watch are both reporting an increase in civilian casualties in eastern Ukraine in the last few days.  Both organizations are criticizing both the government and separatist forces for engaging in military operations with little regard… Continue Reading →

The Guardian is reporting on a draft report produced by the parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe which argues that the mass surveillance programs exposed by Edward Snowden may violate European laws and conventions on the right to privacy,… Continue Reading →

In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, Amnesty International is reporting that at least 69 people in France have been arrested on a charge of “defending terrorism”. Amnesty International is concerned that the vaguely worded law, enacted last November in a… Continue Reading →

Last May, Raif Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1000 public lashes for creating an online website and forum entitled “Free Saudi Liberals”.  Amnesty International is reporting that the first of the public lashings will take place… Continue Reading →

Gambia became the latest country to introduce draconian anti-homosexual laws it is being reported.  The bill, passed on Oct 9 but only obtained by the Associated Press on Nov 21, criminalizes “aggravated homosexuality” and can result in a life sentence… Continue Reading →