Tag: human rights

Monday, May 16th 2011 - 06:38 UTC
Major setback for President Mujica and for the Uruguayan ruling coalition

The administration of Uruguayan president Jose Mujica suffered a major setback over the weekend and could experience a further showdown on Thursday when members of the ruling coalition vote in Parliament the annulment of an Amnesty or Crimes expiration law which impedes the investigation of human rights violations committed during the country’s military dictatorship (1973/1985).
Sunday, May 15th 2011 - 15:04 UTC
US Congress blocks disclosure of files on human rights violations in Argentina

An effort to declassify US documents on Argentina’s dictatorship failed Friday in the US Congress, disappointing rights activists in the Argentine capital who believe the secret files could help them identify young people stolen as babies by the military junta.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 - 08:22 UTC
Uruguay: overturning amnesty law could cost ruling coalition ‘dearly’

Uruguayan Vice-president Danilo Astori acknowledged that overturning the “Expired Crimes” or amnesty bill for human rights violators during the military dictatorship (1973/1985) could cost the ruling coalition ‘dearly’ and said he voted following ‘party discipline’.
Tuesday, April 26th 2011 - 16:50 UTC
Human rights situation in the US according to China and reported by Fidel

The Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro in his latest ‘Reflections’ column “The brutal and turbulent North” writes about China’s report on human rights in the United States, which is basically a counter report on Washington’s annual document on the human rights situation in each of the world’s countries.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2011 - 08:23 UTC
US ready to help Chile solve human rights crimes but no apology for 1973 events

In what was the most controversial issue of the visit, President Obama said he's ready to help Chile solve human rights crimes committed during the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, but avoided agreeing Monday to a US apology for meddling in the country's affairs.
Wednesday, January 19th 2011 - 22:39 UTC
Former Haiti Dictator Charged With Embezzling

Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier has been charged with embezzling public funds Tuesday, but a judge must still decide whether the indictment can proceed.
Thursday, September 16th 2010 - 04:57 UTC
Survival claims Guarani Indians in Brazil are held prisoners by ranchers

A large group of Guarani Indians in Brazil is being held prisoner by gunmen hired by ranchers. The gunmen have cut off the Indians’ access to food, water and health care since they surrounded their community one month ago claims Survival the London based non government organization that supports tribal peoples.
Thursday, July 29th 2010 - 05:43 UTC
UN General Assembly declare access to clean water a human right

Safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life and all other human rights, the General Assembly declared Wednesday, voicing deep concern that almost 900 million people worldwide do not have access to clean water.
Thursday, July 22nd 2010 - 09:30 UTC
Human Rights Watch calls on Chavez to eliminate office to control public debate

Venezuela should close a recently created office that grants President Hugo Chávez administration broad powers to limit public debate, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday in a release. The government should also stop seeking to discredit human rights defenders and prosecuting critics.
Tuesday, July 20th 2010 - 23:47 UTC
Argentina blockading the Falklands with “no respect for Islanders human rights”

The Falklands Chamber of Commerce claims that Argentina has in effect imposed a sea-blockade of the civilian population of the Falklands with no respect whatsoever for the human rights of the Falkland Islanders, while at the same time it cynically promotes commitment to human rights on the world stage.