Forwarded Press Release

THAILAND: Call for observers to read the Appeal Court verdict in the Somchai Neelapaijit disappearance case

Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the Justice for Peace Foundation (JPF). The press release is for observers at the reading of the verdict in the Somchai Neelapaijit disappearance case reached by the Appeal Court on Friday 24 September 2010, 9.30 am, at […]

NEPAL: CPA’s Human Rights Commitment and Reality

Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from INSEC, Informal Sector Service Centre, a leading Nepalese human rights NGO, at the occasion of the International Day of Peace. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from INSEC, forwarded by the Asian Human […]

SRI LANKA: The Free Media Movement condemns the arrest of the printer, and the owner and workers at Sarala Graphics, Nugegoda

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the Free Media Movement. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from the Free Media Movement forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) SRI LANKA: The Free Media Movement condemns the arrest of […]

PAKISTAN: Media workers not paid salaries even on Eid

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from PFUJ. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) PAKISTAN: Media workers not paid salaries even on Eid Islamabad, Sept […]

PAKISTAN: International Community must uphold human values and right of self determination of Kashmiri people

A Press Release from Mr. Abbas Butt Chairman, Kashmir National Party forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) (September 9, 2010) Kashmir National Party leaders Abbas Butt and Dr Shabir Choudhry had a detailed meeting with senior officials responsible for issues related to Kashmir and South Asia at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in […]

SRI LANKA: Media organizations oppose 18th Amendment to the Constitution as an Emergency Bill

Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from The Free Media Movement of Sri Lanka. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from The Free Media Movement of Sri Lanka forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) SRI LANKA: Media organizations […]

PAKISTAN: UN Press Conference in Geneva

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the MaximsNewsNetwork. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from the MaximsNewsNetowrk forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) PAKISTAN: UN Press Conference in Geneva MaximsNewsNetwork: 24 August 2010–UNTV: United Nations: Geneva Various […]

THAILAND: WGJP call for seminar “Thai society and the Right to Know the Truth about Forced Disappearances”

Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the Justice and Peace Foundation (WGJP) calling for a seminar on the International Day of the Disappearance on August 30, 2010 at 8.30am – 12.30am. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from the […]

INDIA: Daily discussion of the Fourth National Convention on Right to Food

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the groups joining the fourth National Convention on Right to Food. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from the groups joining the fourth National Convention on Right to Food forwarded by the Asian […]

SRI LANKA: Where is Prageeth?

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from Reporters Without Borders. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from Reporters Without Borders forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) (Hong Kong, August 11, 2010) Reporters Without Borders/Reporters sans frontières English: http://en.rsf.org/sri-lanka-where-is-prageeth-10-08-2010,38113.html Français: http://fr.rsf.org/sri-lanka-ou-est-prageeth-10-08-2010,38112.html […]

INDIA: Announcement on fourth National Convention on the Right to Food and Work

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the Steering group of the Right to Food Campaign. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from the Steering group of the Right to Food Campaign forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) […]

NEPAL: International Justice Day 2010- FOHRID Urges Government of Nepal to ratify the Rome Statute of ICC

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from FOHRID, Human Rights and Democratic Forum, calling for the ratification of the Rome Statute of ICC by the government of Nepal. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from FOHRID, Human Rights and Democratic […]

INDIA: Permanent “State of Exception” in Indian-administered Kashmir

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the International People’s Tribunal on Human Rights and Justice in Indian-Administered Kashmir (IPTK). Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong For further information please contact: Khurram Parvez E-mail: kparvez@kashmirprocess.org Phone: +91 194 2482820 Mobile: +91 9419013553 A Press Release […]

PAKISTAN: Army Death Squads Conspire to eliminate Baloch intelligentsia

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) PAKISTAN: Army Death Squads Conspire to […]

PAKISTAN: Jalib’s murder a blow to national integrity: HRCP

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from Human Rights Commission of Pakistan forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) PAKISTAN: Jalib’s murder a blow to national integrity: […]

SRI LANKA: Termination of visa’s of Non Violence Peace Force

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from mediafreedominsrilanka. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from mediafreedominsrilanka forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) MEDIAFREEDOMINSRILANKA Freedom of Expression news from Sri Lanka MFSL note 08 July 2010 Termination of visa’s […]

PAKISTAN: Relatives of missing persons organised demonstration outside the Balochistan High Court

Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from Voice for Baloch Missing Persons. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release from Voice for Baloch Missing Persons forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) PAKISTAN: Relatives of missing persons organised demonstration outside […]

THAILAND: Calling for observers for the inquest on motion to release activist Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong from Emergency Decree detention

Dear Friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from the HR and Legal Assistance Centre for those affected from by Political Turmoil (HLAC) to request the release of activist Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong from emergency decree detention. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- A Press Release […]

THAILAND: Calling for observers for the inquest on motion to release activist Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong from Emergency Decree detention

2nd July 2010, court appoints inquest on motion to release activist Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong from emergency decree detention On 2nd July 2010 at 9.00 am, Criminal Court will hear inquest on motion to release Mr. Sombat Boonngamanong who has been detained under Emergency Decree since 26th June 2010. Today, the court ruled in favor of […]

SRI LANKA: Political witch hunt launched against CEO of Lankanews web

Dear Friends,   The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward to you the following press release from MEDIAFREEDOMINSRILANKA.   Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong   ————- A Press Release from MEDIAFREEDOMINSRILANKA forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)   SRI LANKA: Political witch hunt launched against CEO of Lankanews web   […]