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Today's arrests are an attempt to suppress any vocal opposition to the king, or his attempts to win legitimacy by read more
Today's arrests are an attempt to suppress any vocal opposition to the king, or his attempts to win legitimacy by holding elections. Silencing the leadership, the king hopes, will silence the people. Such actions belie his stated belief in democratic principles and the rule of law.
Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know whether the commander is a scapegoat, or if he is only read more
Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know whether the commander is a scapegoat, or if he is only one of many who should be arrested. The investigation must be conducted openly for people to have confidence that powerful figures will not be protected.
It is essential for the public to know that aid is being handled in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner.
It is essential for the public to know that aid is being handled in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner.
Hun Sen has found himself under pressure and he is doing the minimum possible to keep the donors happy.
Hun Sen has found himself under pressure and he is doing the minimum possible to keep the donors happy.
There is compelling evidence suggesting that U.S. personnel have committed acts against detainees amounting to torture or cruel, inhumane, or read more
There is compelling evidence suggesting that U.S. personnel have committed acts against detainees amounting to torture or cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment.
Independent monitors should be given immediate access to any detainees to make sure they are not being mistreated.
Independent monitors should be given immediate access to any detainees to make sure they are not being mistreated.
Clearly the way the judiciary is being used as an instrument against critics now is a real problem. It shows read more
Clearly the way the judiciary is being used as an instrument against critics now is a real problem. It shows the problems for the trials and the problem for the United Nations to be mixed up with these people.
There is ample precedent for the Security Council to take up the human rights and political situation in a country read more
There is ample precedent for the Security Council to take up the human rights and political situation in a country with as horrific a record as Burma, especially when suffering spills across borders.
Indonesia's trials for crimes in East Timor speak for themselves: The process was a sham.
Indonesia's trials for crimes in East Timor speak for themselves: The process was a sham.
The Security Council has taken up urgent human rights and political problems in more than 20 countries this year. If read more
The Security Council has taken up urgent human rights and political problems in more than 20 countries this year. If China moves to block this effort they should explain to Aung San Suu Kyi and average Burmese people why their concerns are less important.
