HUMAN RIGHTS CURRENT HEADLINES
In an effort to keep readers abreast with the most pressing Human Rights issues, I will be updating this blog frequently with World Post headlines. It is always interesting to see other perspectives of human rights issues. We're all in this together. Might as well understand what others are facing every day.Sign up E-Mail this
Syrian Foreign Minister, in Baghdad, Calls for Timetable on U.S. Troop Withdrawal
BAGHDAD, Monday, Nov. 20 — Syria’s foreign minister said Sunday that his government was prepared to help stabilize Iraq, and during a visit here he called for a timetable for the withdrawal of American troops, saying that it would help reduce the violence. The New York Times (11/20) (Free registration)
Human Rights Watch says Saddam verdict 'questionable'
AP Published: 20 November 2006
Human Rights Watch today said that the trial against former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in which he was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity was not carried out fairly. The US-based group said the verdict was "questionable" and the Iraqi court was not equipped to handle such a complex case. The Independent/ United Kingdom (11/20)
10 states blamed over Somalia war
Story by PATRICK NZIOKA
Publication Date: 11/20/2006
Ten countries have been accused of violating the arms embargo on war-torn Somalia by arming factions in the conflict. However, Kenya is not among the countries flouting the UN rules, the Monitoring Group on Somalia says in its latest report. The group was established by the UN Security Council to investigate, identify and make recommendations on those breaking the embargo. Its report gives details of countries and groups supplying arms, personnel and equipment to various Somali factions. Kenya Nation (11/20) (Free Registration)
November 17, 2006 E-mail news covering the UN and the world
Sudan agrees to UN role in helping Darfur In a rapidly changing situation
Sudanese officials on Thursday announced an agreement in principle that appeared to accept a joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping force for the war-ravaged Darfur region. However, Sudan's foreign minister on Friday said the deal would not involve UN peacekeepers entering Darfur but rather the world body will provide technical assistance to the existing AU peace force. Read the UN News Centre's article. USA TODAY/Associated Press (11/17)
US aid ship cures public opinion
Public opinion polls conducted in two of the more populous Muslim countries showed that humanitarian aid from a U.S. Navy hospital ship had healed more than health problems. When people were made aware of the mission, it left a positive perception of the United States. These findings will encourage more such missions, officials said. The Washington Times (11/17)
Progress for the women of Kabul
This feature by The Washington Post delves into the stories of five women from Kabul, Afghanistan, sharing their stories of hardship and success. Each of the women now runs her own business in Kabul -- one even employs 36 other women -- but as the Taliban works to regain power, the future of these women and other citizens of Afghanistan remains uncertain. The Washington Post (free registration) (11/17)
Myanmar's people suffer as China wants energy
As Myanmar's government continues to abuse its people, international attempts to press for change, especially by the U.S., have failed repeatedly for nearly a decade -- largely because of China's interest in securing energy contracts with the repressive military regime, The New York Times reports. As China's economic power has soared, Myanmar's regime has managed to further cement its stronghold on the suffering South Asian country, the paper writes. The New York Times (11/17) (free registration)
posted by Dave Carroll @ 11/20/2006 06:45:00 AM
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