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Proposal to name Soeharto national hero draws opposition
Politics 11 months ago

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Proposal to name Soeharto national hero draws opposition

A proposal for the government to name late president Soeharto as a national hero has been met with stiff opposition from rights activists, who fear it would exacerbate a culture of impunity and eventually absolve the authoritarian leader of his alleged corruption and rights violations.
Polish court allows stricter abortion law, sparking outcry
World 5 years ago

Polish court allows stricter abortion law, sparking outcry

Chief justice Julia Przylebska said in a ruling that existing legislation which allows for the abortion of malformed fetuses was "incompatible" with the constitutional protection of life.
Duterte's anti-terrorism law challenged in Philippines' top court
SE Asia 5 years ago

Duterte's anti-terrorism law challenged in Philippines' top court

Critics of a new anti-terrorism law in the Philippines called on the country's highest court Monday to suspend the legislation, arguing it threatens human rights and freedom of speech. 
Qatar World Cup stadium workers unpaid: Amnesty
Sports 5 years ago

Qatar World Cup stadium workers unpaid: Amnesty

Migrant laborers at a stadium under construction for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar went unpaid for several months, rights group Amnesty revealed Thursday, raising questions about worker protection efforts.
North Korea says US in no position to criticize China
World 5 years ago

North Korea says US in no position to criticize China

North Korea on Thursday said the United States is in no position to criticise China over Hong Kong or human rights when Washington threatens to "unleash dogs" to suppress anti-racism protests at home.
Amid unrest at home, US presses China on Tiananmen
World 5 years ago

Amid unrest at home, US presses China on Tiananmen

The United States on Wednesday saluted the protesters of Tiananmen Square and pressed China for a full account of the dead from its 1989 crackdown, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meeting survivors.
US foes delight in criticizing US as protests flare
World 5 years ago

US foes delight in criticizing US as protests flare

With US cities in flames over outrage about police brutality, nations that are usually on the receiving end of Washington's criticism on human rights are gleefully turning the tables.
France condemns Iran over executions of child offenders
World 5 years ago

France condemns Iran over executions of child offenders

France on Monday condemned Iran over the executions this month of two young offenders who it said where minors at the time of their crimes, accusing Tehran of violating its international obligations.
Maldives gets Amal Clooney to fight for Rohingya at UN court
World 6 years ago

Maldives gets Amal Clooney to fight for Rohingya at UN court

The luxury tourist destination of the Maldives has hired prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney to represent it at the UN's highest court in seeking justice for Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya Muslims.
Indonesia secures seat on UN human rights body
World 6 years ago

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Indonesia secures seat on UN human rights body

Indonesia returns to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a fifth time after winning the most votes in the Asia-Pacific region in a secret ballot held at the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday.
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