Human Rights in the News

by John Richardson on July 27, 2010

Israel demolishes Bedouin village

Israeli authorities have demolished the homes of about 300 Bedouins in a village in the southern Negev desert.
The entire village of al-Arakib was bulldozed on Tuesday, with many of the former residents’ cattle, trees and belongings lost.

al Jazeera, July 27, 2010

Cambodians upset by genocide sentence

The Khmer Rouge tribunal delivered its first verdict on Monday and sentenced a top leader of the genocidal regime, comrade Duch, to 30 years behind bars, but many victims outside the emotional courtroom were left complaining over this sentence.

Asia Times, July 28, 2010

Group says suing UK over Congo conflict minerals

Lobby group Global Witness said on Monday it was taking the British government to court for failing to refer companies trading in Congo ‘conflict minerals’ to the U.N. sanctions committee.

Reuters Africa, July 27, 2010

Iraq: Extremist Groups Targeting Journalists

The suicide car bombing that destroyed the Baghdad bureau of Al Arabiya News Channel and killed at least six people on July 26, 2010, was an assault on the fundamental principles of freedom of expression and respect for life, Human Rights Watch said today.

Human Rights Watch, July 26, 2010

Egypt Punishes Gaza More

Almost two months since Egypt announced it would reopen its Rafah border terminal with the Gaza Strip, operation of the crossing remains sorely limited.

IPS News, July 26, 2010

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