Burma: Investors Need Robust Rights Safeguards, Says HRW
American companies investing in Burma should not let new US government reporting requirements lull them into complacency on human rights concerns, said Human Rights Watch. The US “Reporting Requirements on Responsible Investment” in Burma went into effect on May 23, 2013. Doing business in Burma involves various human…
US: Arizona Sheriff Arpaio Ruled To Unfairly Target Latinos
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that an Arizona sheriff known for his tough policies has been singling out Latinos in immigration patrols and traffic stops. U.S. District Judge Murray Snow ruled Friday in Phoenix that Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio and his officers unfairly targeted Latino drivers…
Peru: Setback In Implementation Of Prior Consultation Law
By Magali Zevallos Ríos The implementation of the Law of Prior Consultation of Indigenous Peoples over legislative or administrative measures that they are directly affected by — in effect for a little over a year — is facing huge setbacks in Peru. In late April, in the context…
Iran: Questions Of Free And Fair Elections
Serious electoral flaws and human rights abuses by the Iranian government undermine any meaningful prospect of free and…
Malaysia Arrests Political Opponents
Malaysian police have arrested four opposition figures, including a prominent parliamentarian, in an apparent crackdown on government critics…
Guatemala Extradites Ex-President To US
Guatemala on Friday extradited ex-president Alfonso Portillo to the United States to face money laundering charges. “Farewell, people…
China’s Underage Sex Scandals Spark Anger Over ‘Weak’ Law
A series of sex scandals involving underage girls has prompted widespread public anger and calls for a review…
Kosovo Criticises Mayor’s War Crimes Arrest
By Edona Peci The Kosovo government has criticised the arrest of the mayor of Skenderaj/Srbice, Sami Lushtaku, and…
Singapore Visit To INTERPOL Highlights International Collaboration Enhances Policing Worldwide
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Teo Chee Hean,…
Myanmar’s Rakhine State Imposes Two-Child Limit On Rohingyas
Authorities in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state have introduced a local regulation setting a two-child limit on Rohingya families…
Boy Scouts Of America Vote To Allow Openly Gay Scouts
he Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in…