Tag Archives: human rights groups
State to court: IDF to halt use of phosphorous shells
In response to petition filed by human rights group, army says will use incendiary munitions in urban areas only in ‘extreme cases.’ Yesh Gvul: IDF’s position proves use of phosphorous … Continue reading
Hillary Clinton fears efforts to ‘re-Sovietize’ in Europe
By BRADLEY KLAPPER Associated Press DUBLIN (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Thursday about a new effort by oppressive governments to “re-Sovietize” much of Eastern Europe and … Continue reading
Ethnic Hatred Tears Apart a Region of Myanmar
By THOMAS FULLER SITTWE, Myanmar — The Buddhist monastery on the edge of this seaside town is a picture of tranquillity, with novice monks in saffron robes finding shade under … Continue reading
Syria’s Assad Defiant as Ever
Warns foreign powers against intervention In response to foreign calls for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down, the embattled leader insisted that he will not leave Syria. He threatened … Continue reading
BAHRAIN COURTS UPHOLD ACTIVIST’S CONVICTION
Bahrain court has upheld jail terms against 13 leading opposition figures, including seven facing life in prison, over charges of plotting to overthrow the Gulf monarchy.The defendants, who played leading … Continue reading
