We are all familiar with the depravity of the Islamic State. Tragically, some of their foes are also descending into the moral depths. According to a report by Amnesty International, Shia militias, often armed and supported by the Iraqi government, “have been abducting and killing Sunni civilian men in Baghdad
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The Disaffected Lib: Bomb’Em All – Well Except the Kurds, Maybe
By now we’ve all been well steeped in the brutal excesses of ISIS – beheadings, mass executions, torture – in Middle Eastern parlance, the full nine yards. And so we’re off to Kuwait from where we’ll launch air strikes against ISIS forces in Iraq. Well, since we’re going all the
Continue readingdrive-by planet: Kiev’s crimes in Eastern Ukraine includes reports of torture, execution and mass graves
Mass graves uncovered in Eastern Ukraine When Ukrainian government forces were raining hell-on-earth on the people of Eastern Ukraine there were many well substantiated claims of atrocities that were routinely underreported or outright ignored by Western media. In addition to shelling and airstrikes directed at civilian areas in Eastern Ukraine
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Mounting Evidence of Deliberate Attacks on Gaza Health Workers by Israeli Army
Amnesty International releases disturbing testimonies revealing evidence of deliberate attacks on Gaza health workers by the Israel Defense Forces. The post Mounting Evidence of Deliberate Attacks on Gaza Health Workers by Israeli Army appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: “Clear evidence” of war crimes committed by Israel
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki has informed the International Criminal Court that there was “clear evidence” of war crimes committed by Israel during the Gaza conflict. The post “Clear evidence” of war crimes committed by Israel appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Secure Housing Unit Psychosis – A Window into the World of Torture
Have you ever wondered about some of the shared traits of humanity? One could prosaically think of Love, Compassion and Happiness and one would be correct. If the similarities ended there, I wouldn’t be writing, nor would you be reading about the prevalence of torture across the globe. “The
Continue readingMelissa Fong: Why is Captain Picard so awesome?
First, this halloween getup: and now this: Jean-Luc, you are a stone cold fox. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Amnesty International, awesome, Patrick Stewart, social justice, […]
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Amnesty International calls US drone strikes in Pakistan “war crimes”
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International says some of the unlawful killings executed by US drone strikes in Pakistan “could even amount to war crimes”. The post Amnesty International calls US drone strikes in Pakistan “war crimes” appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Manning case shows that US government’s priorities are ‘upside down’
The Bradley Manning verdict is about sending the message that “the US government will come after you”, says Amnesty International’s Senior Director of International Law and Policy Widney Brown. The post Manning case shows that US government’s priorities are ‘upside down’ appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: World increasingly dangerous for refugees and migrants, says Amnesty International
Global inaction on human rights is making the world an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants, Amnesty International said today as it launched its annual assessment of the world’s human rights. The post World increasingly dangerous for refugees and migrants, says Amnesty International appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive | News & Analysis: In Canada, a ‘Proud to Protect Refugees’ campaign is launched on Refugee Rights Day
By: Canadian Council for Refugees | Press Release: Today the Canadian Council for Refugees and other organizations announced the launch of a campaign designed to transform the conversation about refugees in Canada. Under the banner ‘Proud to Protect Refugees’, 4 April (Refugee Rights Day) will see the launch of new efforts to
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Amnesty International: Sudan releases prisoner of conscience
by Amnesty International | Jan 20, 2013: Sudanese teacher and activist Jalila Khamis Koko, who was arrested by the National Security Service in March 2012, was released from detention after a court hearing today. Jalila was acquitted of all charges except those related to “spreading false news”, a vague provision
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Is Chief Theresa Spence your 2012 newsmaker of the year? POLL
Is hunger striker Chief Theresa Spence, who entered Day 20 of her peaceful protest today, your 2012 newsmaker of the year? Is it the Idle No More movement? The Quebec student movement? Beleaguered Toronto Mayor Rob Ford? Is it Kevin Page, Canada’s fearless gallant Parliamentary Budget Officer, who showed uncommon courage recently when he took the Harper government
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Amnesty International Urges Harper to meet with hunger striker Chief Spence
by Amnesty International Canada: Editor’s Intro: In the letter bellow, issued yesterday, Amnesty International urges Prime Minister Stephen Harper to meet with hunger-striker Chief Theresa Spence as her peaceful protest reaches Day 18. Chief Spence is demanding a meeting involving Harper, a representative of the Queen, and First Nations leaders. She wants
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canada’s new refugee system unfair to refugees
by Canadian Council for Refugees AND Amnesty International Canada: On the eve of the introduction of important changes to Canada’s refugee determination system, the Canadian Council for Refugees and Amnesty International expressed fear that the system will fail some refugees, violate their rights in Canada, and send them back to persecution.
Continue readingGeoff Campbell: Newhouse “Boot Camp” for Graduate Public Relations Students Summary
A few weeks ago I completed the summer session of the class of 2013 M.S. in Public Relations program. It was sold as a six-week intensive introduction to the field of public relations, proper PR writing, and an interaction to graphic design/visual communication principles and practice. Coming from the viewpoint of someone
Continue readingCanadian Progressive: Pussy Riot found guilty, sentenced to two years in prison
In Vladmir Putin’s Russia, a peaceful and legitimate act of civil disobedience earns you two years in prison. That’s the sentence a Russian court just imposed on three members of the Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot. Judge Marina Sirovaya found Maria Alyokhina, 24, Yekaterina Samutsevich, 29, and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova,
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: URGENT PETITION: Free Members of Feminist Punk Group Pussy Riot Now!
Recently, the Putin regime in Russia extended the pre-trial detention of 3 members of the feminist punk group “Pussy Riot” until January 2013. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina and Ekaterina Samutsevich had been in detention since March after they were arrested for committing the ultimate crime in Vladmir Putin’s Russia: singing
Continue readingDeSmogBlog: 2008 Shell Nigeria Oil Spill 60 Times Larger Than Originally Claimed
shutterstock_88735852.jpg Amnesty International and the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) dropped a bombshell early this week, unveiling documents pertaining to the Royal Dutch Shell Oil 2008 Bodo oil pipeline spill. The documents indicate that the Shell spill released 60 times the amount of oil Shell had originally reported in
Continue readingCowboys for Social Responsibility: A letter from Canada
OTTAWA Dear Foreign Dictator: On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to clarify our position on the use of torture. To be clear, our Government supports the use of torture when it is practiced with a clear objective. Please accept my most heartfelt apologies if the position
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