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Sri Lanka: All policy and no principles lead to catastrophe
Monday, 17 December 2012, 11:10 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
The SLBC programme inappropriately entitled “People’s Power” is continuing with its misinformation campaign against basic principles of constitutionalism. On the programme that aired on the 13th of December, there were amusing misinterpretations ... More >>
Pakistan: Malala - Not The Broker, But Breaker Of Silence
Monday, 17 December 2012, 11:08 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-ART-144-2012 December 13, 2012 An Article from the Asian Human Rights Commission More >>
The state of human rights in Sri Lanka
Saturday, 15 December 2012, 12:57 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-266-2012 December 14, 2012 A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission on the occasion of the Human Rights Day 2012 SRI LANKA: AN Overview of the state of human rights in Sri Lanka in 2012 The full report will be ... More >>
Sri Lanka: Crisis In The University Of Jaffna
Friday, 14 December 2012, 4:31 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
Sri Lanka: Crisis In The University Of Jaffna --- A New Wave Of Old Scenario The Asian Human Rights Commission expresses grave concern over the present situation in the University of Jaffna. Most students are unable to attend lectures as the whole ... More >>
SRI LANKA: Concern for independence of the judiciary
Friday, 14 December 2012, 1:27 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
LAWASIA, the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific, has observed with considerable concern developments in Sri Lanka with regard to the impeachment of the Chief Justice. It notes the view of its member organisation, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, that ... More >>
Sri Lanka: Parables - The Ruler And The Thinking Citizen
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 2:00 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
Mr. Thinking citizen, you have told me some very beautiful principles. For example, you have said that any inquiry against anyone must be fair, and you have explained what fairness means. But you do not seem to understand that I do not like principles. More >>
Pakistan: Failure Of The Institutions Related To Rule Of Law
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:59 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-261-2012 December 10, 2012 A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day 2012 More >>
Bangladesh: Govt Exposes 'Zero Commitment' to Rights
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:52 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-260-2012 December 10, 2012 A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission on the occasion of the Human Rights Day 2012 Bangladesh: Government Exposes Its 'Zero Commitment' For People's Rights The full report is available ... More >>
S. Korea: Need For Discourse On Decentralisation Of Power
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:20 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-257-2012 December 10, 2012 A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission on the occasion of the Human Rights Day 2012 More >>
Nepal: Erosion Of Democratic Institutions
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:18 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day More >>
Indonesia: Violations the Rule, Protection the Exception
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:11 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-256-2012 December 10, 2012 A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission on the occasion of the Human Rights Day 2012 More >>
India: What Is The Value Of Rights Without Justice?
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:09 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-259-2012 December 10, 2012 A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission on the occasion of the Human Rights Day 2012 More >>
Sri Lanka: Remote Control Of Justice
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:07 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
Next Saturday, the Bar Association will meet to discuss the resolution of non-cooperation with anyone who may be chosen to be the next Chief Justice in the event that the incumbent Chief Justice is impeached. More >>
Sri Lanka: Tamil Women Coerced Into Joining The Military
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:06 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-FST-060-2012 December 10, 2012 A Statement from the Women's Action Network forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) Sri Lanka: Tamil Women Coerced Into Joining The Military A Statement of Concern by the Women's Action ... More >>
Pakistan: 'Being Human' - Strength To Realise One's Rights
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 2:04 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-ART-139-2012 December 10, 2012 An Article from the Asian Human Rights Commission Pakistan: 'Being Human' In Itself Is Strength To Realise Ones' Rights, Importance! Farzana Ali Khan According to the Universal Declaration ... More >>
Pakistan: Space For Individuals In UN Human Rights Mechanism
Monday, 10 December 2012, 11:44 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-FAT-049-2012 December 5, 2012 An article from Pakistan Fisherfolk Folk forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission More >>
Sri Lanka: Judiciary Sans Independence: Sri Lankan Chronicle
Monday, 10 December 2012, 11:37 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-ART-135-2012 December 5, 2012 An Article from the Asian Human Rights Commission Sri Lanka: Judiciary Sans Independence: The Sri Lankan Chronicle by Jasmine Joseph * The future of a judge who would have been the longest serving ... More >>
Sri Lanka: Why Not Telecast The Impeachment Proceedings?
Monday, 10 December 2012, 11:19 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-252-2012 December 5, 2012 A Statement from the Asian Human Rights Commission Sri Lanka: Why Not Telecast The Impeachment Proceedings? According to reports, the Chief Justice (CJ) through her lawyers have informed the ... More >>
Burma: Court Issues Landmark Ruling On Death In Custody
Monday, 10 December 2012, 11:18 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-251-2012 December 5, 2012 A Statement from the Asian Human Rights Commission Burma: Court Issues Landmark Ruling On Death In Police Custody In a landmark ruling, a court in Burma has rejected the police version of events ... More >>
PAKISTAN: Journalists threatened for reporting rape case
Saturday, 8 December 2012, 4:14 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-254-2012 December 7, 2012 A Statement from the Asian Human Rights Commission PAKISTAN: Journalists are threatened for reporting the rape case of a six years old Hindu girl More >>
