Menschenrechte News

Uganda: Drop Treason Charges Against Abducted Child

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 06 Jan 09 22:25:21 +0100

Israel: Artillery Poses Risk to Gaza Civilians

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 30 Dec 08 16:26:05 +0100

(Washington, DC, December 31, 2008) - Israel's renewed use of artillery in Gaza poses an increased risk to civilians if the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) adopts the same reduced "safety zones" that resulted in many civilian casualties there in 2006, Human Rights Watch said today.

Cambodia: 30 Years After Fall of the Khmer Rouge, Justice Still Elusive

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 06 Jan 09 00:56:08 +0100

(New York, January 5, 2009) - Thirty years after the fall of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia's culture of impunity remains as strong as ever, Human Rights Watch said today.

Israel: Allow Media and Rights Monitors Access to Gaza

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 05 Jan 09 16:35:57 +0100

Israel should immediately allow journalists and human rights monitors access to Gaza, Human Rights Watch said today. Their presence can discourage abuse by warring parties and help save lives.

Israel: Gaza Ground Offensive Raises Laws of War Concerns

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 05 Jan 09 02:01:17 +0100