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India: Rotten Corpses Symbolise A Fallen System
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 2:34 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
Rotten and maggot-ridden corpses lie scattered in compounds; dogs, crows and other rodents run around with human body parts; tables made of broken wooden planks where putrefied human bodies are cut open by Doms (members of a Dalit community known in ... More >>
Cambodia:
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 10:12 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
An article by Dr. Gaffar Peang-Meth published by the Asian Human Rights Commission: 15 Feb - Something is changing within the Khmer nation. Those storied Khmer characteristics – the broad smile; the gentle, peaceful compassionate nature – and the centuries-old ... More >>
Pakistan: Criminal Negligence Of The Punjab Govt
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 2:16 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
On February 6, 2012 the three-storey building of a pharmaceutical company named "Orient Laboratory" engaged in the manufacturing of veterinary medicines collapsed after a boiler explosion. The factory was located at Kharak Stop, Multan Road, Lahore. ... More >>
Sri Lanka: State Propaganda Machinery's Role
Monday, 13 February 2012, 3:10 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
Not only the content but also the style of the propaganda issued by the state media is aimed at dulling the minds and discouraging independent thought within the nation. More >>
Asian Human Rights Commission and missing persons case
Sunday, 12 February 2012, 4:11 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
Supreme Court failed to indict the military in contempt of court in the case of missing persons. More >>
A Statement from the Asian Human Rights Commission
Saturday, 11 February 2012, 1:21 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to strongly protest against the search and seizure of seven places including the offices of several rights group and of houses belonging to their staff by National Intelligence Service (NIS) on February ... More >>
India: Woman Brutally Tortured And Raped By Police
Friday, 10 February 2012, 4:50 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information from MASUM concerning yet another case of brutal custodial rape at the Hariharpara police station at Murshidabad District in West Bengal, India on 29 and 30 November 2011. In this case, too, it ... More >>
Sri Lanka: The Agony of Political Lies
Friday, 10 February 2012, 4:42 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
High level military officials were rushed towards the political office of the Former Chief of Army who led the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and contested the presidential election from opposition as a common candidate, General ... More >>
Pakistan: Brutal Sectarian Violence Against Shias Continues
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 9:45 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
It is a recognized fact that a state's police and law enforcement agencies play a critical role as the first line of defense against the threats of terrorism and insurgencies. Police is often failing to protect the members of religious minorities including ... More >>
India: Assam Government Failed to Ensure the Right to Life
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 2:46 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information from the Barak Human Rights Protection Committee (BHRPC), a human rights group based in Assam state that 10 workers died from starvation after their health deteriorated due to working ... More >>
Sri Lanka: Can Gosl Implement Llrc Recommendations?
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 2:39 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
This is the question of the day. This is raised nationally and internationally and answers contrast for different reasons. In this article, I endeavor to briefly answer this question from a governance perspective, keeping in mind the present socio-political ... More >>
Thailand: Concern Among Rights Agencies
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 2:25 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
In pursuant to proposals by academics of the Nitirat Group and the campaign of the Committee for the Amendment of Section 112 to collect signatures of eligible voters who support the amendment of Section 112 of the Penal Code, aka “lèse majesté ... More >>
Philippines: AHRC Condoles With Families Who Lost Love Ones
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 12:48 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) expresses its condolences to the Filipino people, in particular those that have lost their loved ones and homes in the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck yesterday, February 6, in the islands of Negros ... More >>
SRI LANKA: Independence without justice
Saturday, 4 February 2012, 12:43 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The 64th commemoration of Sri Lanka's independence takes place at the time when the country's justice system is in a hopeless crisis. The abuse of the judicial process for political reasons has created doubts about the independence of the judiciary ... More >>
SRI LANKA: Illusion of Freedom
Saturday, 4 February 2012, 12:41 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
"They tell us, these tyrants, that they adore a God of peace and equality, and yet they usurp our land and make us their slaves. They speak to us of an immortal soul and of their eternal rewards and punishments, and yet they rob our belongings, ... More >>
PAKISTAN: Fishermen treated as prisoners of war
Saturday, 4 February 2012, 12:38 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
PAKISTAN: Fishermen on both sides of the Pak-India maritime borders are treated as prisoners of war -- A story of tears... More >>
INDIA: Judiciary must introspect
Saturday, 4 February 2012, 12:35 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) appreciates the decision made by the Supreme Court of India, that set a timeframe for governments to sanction or refuse prosecution of public officers accused of offences punishable under Section 19 of the Prevention ... More >>
Ahmadiyya community targeted by terrorist organisations
Saturday, 4 February 2012, 12:32 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The Ahamadiyya community, a minority religious community, is again facing systematic genocide from the militant religious groups in coming days particularly from the banned terrorist organizations that have made a joint strategy to force them to leave ... More >>
Nepal: Delays In The Implementation Of UPR Recommendations
Friday, 3 February 2012, 10:14 am | Asian Human Rights Commission
Delays In The Implementation Of UPR Recommendations Highlight The Absence Of A Functioning Democratic State More >>
Pakistan: The People Of Balochistan Have to Bury Loved Ones
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 1:45 pm | Asian Human Rights Commission
The disappearances and extrajudicial killings of Baloch activists continue despite claims from the government and security forces that extrajudicial killings have been stopped. The writ of the state is at its minimal and all the responsibilities of ... More >>
