Forwarded Article

PAKISTAN: U.S. arms sales bring bloodshed, bankruptcy to Pakistan

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from American Reporter Correspondent, written by Ahmar Mustikhan. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from American Reporter Correspondent forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission by Ahmar Mustikhan The interests of the U.S. military-industrial complex appear to take precedence over U.S. […]

SRI LANKA: A former judge of the International Court of Justice exposes the Constitution of 1978 as an obstacle to peace and reconciliation

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from the Sri Lanka Campaign Blog. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from the Sri Lanka Campaign Blog forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission http://blog.srilankacampaign.org/2011/01/senior-judge-speaks-out-about-how.html Senior judge speaks out about how the constitution now blocks peace and reconciliation (These blog […]

PHILIPPINES: Human Rights in Sulu: The Case of Temogen Tulawie

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from a campaign website, Protect Human Rights Defenders! Protect Cocoy Tulawie! Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from Protect Cocoy Tulawie! Campaign forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission PHILIPPINES: Human Rights in Sulu: The Case of Temogen Tulawie How it […]

PHILIPPINES: Ombudsman finally acts on torture case filed by Abadilla 5

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from the Philippine Daily Inquirer forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission   MANILA, Philippines — After 14 years, a complaint of torture filed by the so-called Abadilla Five against […]

PAKISTAN: Institutionalized discrimination against religious minorities

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from The Huffington Post, written by Rebecca Buckwalterpoza. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from Rebecca Buckwalterpoza forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission In June 2009, a Christian woman, Asia Bibi, brought water to Muslim women working in a field […]

SAUDI ARABIA/SRI LANKA: Delay is dangerous and let us intensify the campaign to save Rizana Nafeek

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from the Sri Lanka guardian, written by Suriay Wikremasinghe. See the AHRC’s urgent appeal on Rizana Nafeek here. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from the Sri Lanka Guardian forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission Rizana Nafeek and Suu Kyi Suriya […]

SRI LANKA: The AHRC urges the government of Sri Lanka to immediately enable the family of Rizana Nafeek to go to Riyadh

The Asian Human Rights Commission urges the government of Sri Lanka to immediately enable the family of Rizana Nafeek to travel to Riyadh to participate in the proceedings of Rizana’s case. It is of the highest importance that Rizana’s family are present in Riyadh during this critical time as they will be able to appeal […]

SRI LANKA: Who will take responsibility for Rizana Nafeek?

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from the Sri Lanka Guardian, written by Dr. Hatoon Ajwad AL FASSI (Ph.D). Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong   ————- An article from the Sri Lanka Guardian forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission Sri Lanka: Who will take responsibility for Rizana Nafeek? […]

INDONESIA: Secret Files Show Kopassus Targets Papuan Churches, Civilians

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from investigative journalist Allan Nairn regarding a secret Indonesian military report planning intelligence operations against civilians in Papua. The military has responded by justifying this approach. For more information please visit www.allannairn.com. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- (Jakarta, November 9, 2010) Secret […]

SRI LANKA: An appeal to save the life of the young girl facing death sentence in Saudi Arabia

Dear friends,   We wish to share with you the following article, A plea for Rizana Nafeek by Paula Fielding published in Arab News on November 5th, 2010.   Please also see the following Urgent Appeals: AHRC-UAU-042-2010; AHRC-UAU-041-2010; UA-207-2007, UP-097-2007, UP-093-2007; Statements STM-003-2009 and STM-258-2008; and Press Release: PL-023-2007 issued by the Asian Human Rights Commission regarding this matter. Asian Human Rights Commission […]

SRI LANKA: An appeal to save the life of the young girl facing death sentence in Saudi Arabia

An article from Daily News and Sri Lanka Guardian forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission Save Rizana  By Malinda Senevitane It is the nature of the engagement that makes enemies and friends and therefore some circumspection is called for when one reacts to or grapples with things ‘foreign’, especially in matters that are clearly located, politically and geographically […]

SAUDI ARABIA/SRI LANKA: Continuing appeal on behalf of Rizana Nafeek

We are forwarding two articles which appeared in the Arab News.Com relating to Rizana Nafeek who is facing the death sentence in Saudi Arabia. The first article is from a prominent citizen of Saudi Arabia who makes an appeal for clemency based on a compassionate humanist perspective. The second is from a Sri Lankan presenting the case […]

INDIA: Kashmir: A “No-Peace” Political Initiative

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from Professor Angana Chatterji on Kashmir. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from Professor Angana Chatterji forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission By Prof. Angana Chatterji* The 8-point Plan, New Delhis political initiative to address the crises in Kashmir, attests […]

PAKISTAN: Violence against women & attacks against religious minorities are on the rise

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from www.asianews.it/news-en, written by Jibran Khan. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from www.asianews.it/news-en forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission PAKISTAN: Violence against women & attacks against religious minorities are on the rise By Jibran Khan – 10/13/2010 WUNRN http://www.wunrn.com http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Violence-against-women-and-attacks-on-religious-minorities-on-the-rise-in-Pakistan-19725.html […]

CAMBODIA: Human Rights Activists (Part 3) — Mr. You Tho

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from LICADHO The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from LICADHO the Cambodia League for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission CAMBODIA: Human […]

CAMBODIA: Human Rights Activists (Part 2) — Mr. Hang Chakra

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from LICADHO The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from LICADHO the Cambodia League for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission “A good […]

SRI LANKA: Collapse of rule of law

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from the Sri Lanka Guardian. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong   ————- An article from Sri Lanka Guardian forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission Posted by Sri Lanka Guardian statement 7:41:00 AM A new paper by the Sri Lanka Campaign charts destruction […]

CAMBODIA: The Venerable Luon Sovath

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from LICADHO The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from LICADHO the Cambodia League for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (From Attacks […]

SRI LANKA: An open letter to the Prisoner Number 22032

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from the Sri Lanka Guardian. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from The Sri Lanka Guardian forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission SRI LANKA: An open letter to the Prisoner Number 22032 An Open Letter To The Prisoner Number 22032 […]

PAKISTAN: Super floods make children and women vulnerable to trafficking

Dear friends, We wish to share with you the following article from ASHOKA Pakistan , written by Mr. Amir Murtaza. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- An article from Amir Murtaza forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission PAKISTAN: Super floods make children and women vulnerable to trafficking The 2010 super floods, which literally […]