Quest for Human Rights Justice in Peru Suffers Serious Setbacks
A recent sentence for members of a death squad represents a step backward for Peru on human rights.
Review: Bahrain, Shouting in the Dark
A new documentary portrays the least famous and least successful of the Arab revolts.
The Impotence of International Law
International law exists in theory, not practice.
Don’t Recreate Haiti’s Army
Haiti badly needs to provide for its own security, but it should avoid reconstituting its coup-prone army.
The Rise and Fall of the Human Rights Empire
The history of human rights is not just about Jimmy Carter and Vaclav Havel.
U.S. Water Policy Still All Wet
U.S. security agencies are increasingly interested in the potential for conflict over water. But Washington continues to fundamentally misunderstand the root of the problem.
The United Nations is Failing Syria
Now is the time for the world’s leaders to show support for human rights in practice, not just words.
Syrian Kurds Fleeing to Iraqi Safe Haven
Iraq is better known for exporting refugees than receiving them. But Syrian Kurds are increasingly crossing the border.
Meting out Injustice in Mississippi
Prisoners, some as young as 13, are being brutalized in facilities owned by private companies that exist solely to turn a profit.
Immigration is a Human Rights Issue
Millions of lives have been disrupted and torn apart by harsh immigration enforcement practices.
Bahrain : United States :: Syria : Russia
As it criticizes Russia for its military support of Syria, the Obama administration should reexamine its relationship with Bahrain.
PHOTO: Human Rights Activism in Bahrain
An anti-government protester flashes a victory sign in front of riot police during an anti-government rally demanding the release of human rights activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, in Manama, Bahrain.
Self-Immolations in Tibet
The current wave of self-immolations may make the issue of Tibet impossible for either China or the United States to ignore.
Syria’s Systematic Torture
Concerted action by the international community appears to be the only recourse
Syria’s Butcher
It’s a family tradition.