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Zimbabwe opposition under attack

10 April 2008

Opposition parties in Zimbabwe have complained of violence against people perceived to be their supporters.

UK deportation policy questioned by court

9 April 2008

The UK government's policy of "deportation with assurances" was called into question on Wednesday by decisions of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales

UN examines human rights in member countries

7 April 2008

All UN member states are facing a rigorous examination of their human rights records.

Afghanistan arms fuel further abuse

3 April 2008

Zimbabwe: Police urged to remain non-partisan

3 April 2008

The situation in Zimbabwe has remained calm with all political parties exercising restraint since the national elections, but it is a country "on the edge".

Gangs and police cripple Jamaica's inner cities

2 April 2008

Poor inner city Jamaicans are left at the mercy of gangs and abusive police officers who are rarely, if ever, brought to justice for human rights abuses.

What human rights legacy for the Beijing Olympics?

1 April 2008

Liu Jingmin, Vice-President of the Beijing Olympic Bid Committee, said In 2001 that allowing Beijing to host the Games would “help the development of human right

Video: Gangs and police cripple Jamaica's inner cities

1 April 2008

Poor inner city Jamaicans are left at the mercy of gangs and abusive police officers who are rarely, if ever, brought to justice for human rights abuses.

Imprisoned for giving water to monks

31 March 2008

Three people in Myanmar were sentenced to prison for giving water to monks on the street.

Activists released from prison in Ethiopia

31 March 2008

Two human rights activists have been released from prison in Ethiopia having been detained since November 2005.

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