News headlines for “Human Rights Issues”, page 1785
MIDEAST: Egypt Seen as Complicit in Gaza Assault
- Inter Press Service
As the Palestinian death toll approaches 400, much of popular anger throughout the Arab world has been directed at Egypt -- seen by many as complicit in the Israeli campaign.
MIDEAST: Peace Process Blown to Bits
- Inter Press Service
Formally, the Israeli-Palestinian 'peace process' appears set to continue, in line with the last UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution. But the chances of finding a resolution are virtually nil in light of Israel's new campaign against the Gaza Strip.
BURMA: Junta Determined to 'Guide' 2010 Polls
- Inter Press Service
Burma’s military regime ended 2008 with greater resolve to steamroll over opposition voices in order to pave the way for a junta-friendly government when the country holds general elections in 2010.
RIGHTS-AUSTRALIA: 'Prison-like' Immigration Facility Open
- Inter Press Service
Refugee rights organisations have criticised the Rudd government’s decision to hold suspected asylum seekers in a controversial detention centre on an isolated Australian island in the Indian Ocean.
MIDEAST: Jewish Organisations Call For End to Gaza Bombings
- Inter Press Service
With a fresh outbreak of violence between Israel and Palestine, a battle of a different sort is being waged in Washington between various interests in Mid- East policy circles.
INDIA/PAKISTAN: Prisoner Release Brings Hope
- Inter Press Service
As the New Year dawns, the repatriation by India of 66 Pakistan nationals brings hope for hundreds of Pakistanis and Indians incarcerated in prisons across each other’s countries -- and for peace between the South Asian neighbours.
RIGHTS-CHILE: False Disappearances Trigger Debate on Truth Commissions
- Inter Press Service
A debate is on in Chile as to whether to reopen the truth commissions that documented the victims of the 1973-1990 dictatorship, after four cases of false disappearances were confirmed.
MIDEAST: ‘Civilians Are Paying the Price in Gaza’
- Inter Press Service
International aid groups, including several United Nations agencies, are warning of a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza if Israel does not stop its military action there immediately.
BURMA:: New Thai Policies Not Junta-Friendly
- Inter Press Service
If Burma's military regime is showing signs of worry about the change of guard that has taken place in neighbouring Thailand, there are good reasons.
MIDEAST: Gaza Becomes a Chessboard for Israeli Leaders
- Inter Press Service
Israel's devastating bombardment of Gaza, and the mounting death toll continue as Operation Cast Lead entered its fourth day Tuesday.
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