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Human Rights Groups Call for Immediate Transfer of Hunger Strikers to Civilian Hospitals

Call is for immediate intervention to provide all hunger strikers with unrestricted access to independent doctors.

(FREIDBURG, Germany) - Two organisations dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights are calling for Israel to transfer hunger striking prisoners to civilian hospitals.

The 'Palestinian Council of Human Rights Organizations' and 'Physicians for Human Rights-Israel' are gravely concerned for the lives of three Palestinian prisoners who remain on hunger strike in Israeli prison.

New Song: `One for the People` by Agron Belica

"This song celebrates the unsung heroes who work for a better, fairer, and more just world..." - Agron Belica

(BOSTON) - Agron's new song, 'One for the People' celebrates those intrepid souls who fight for the human rights of others.

Don't think for a moment that Agron isn't firmly engaged in this fight for justice on a personal level, in fact he is a field grade officer as I see it...

The Forgiveness Fallacy: Standing by our Painful Truth; An Introduction to Aletheia Therapy

By way of an introduction: Why Do We Tolerate the Destruction of Children, and Those Who Are Responsible?

(NANAIMO, Vancouver Island) - Homeless, starving, plagued by alcoholism and drug addiction; Harry Wilson is still alive, somehow.

Neither his present suffering, nor his childhood rape and torture by a United Church clergyman with an electric cattle prod, has caused him to collapse...

Precious Life of Asma Should be Protected But Asma Also Should Correct UN Report 2009

Asma as Rapporteur submitted UN Report as if she was working for Indian State.

(BANGALURO, India) - Leading media of India and Pakistan has rightly shown concerns about Asma Jahangir’s life and security which is allegedly being threatened by Pakistan State actors (Military and ISI).

They are reacting out of embarrassment regarding their anti- human rights activities which are routinely highlighted by Asma including support of Asma to human rights of the people of Balochistan

Mubarak`s Verdict: A Revolution One Step Too Late

Something is obviously wrong with the Egypt revolution.

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - Last Saturday, The deposed Egyptian president, Hosni Mubarak, was sentenced to life in prison, a sentence that was deemed fair by many political analysts and observers.

But against all odds, the verdict which, in my opinion, has been tailored to placate an angry people, has instead infuriated the majority of Egyptians...

Ocampo Says Speech Can Be Crime, Steps Back from Sri Lanka Mapping

Sri Lanka's General Shavendra Silva, depicted in Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's own report engaged in war crimes.

(UNITED NATIONS) - As International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo delivered his swan song Tuesday in a Security Council briefing on Darfur, Sudan's Permanent Representative Daffa-Alla Elhag Ali Osman sounded a discordant note outside at the stakeout.

In the end each man declared victory.

The Sri-Lanka-China Relationship: A Print Media Analysis

The policy of harmony and China’s deep pockets are vital signs of Sri Lanka shifting closer to China’s orbit.

(NEW DELHI, India IPCS) - China’s deepening relationship with Sri Lanka is becoming increasingly conspicuous as the emerging super power extends relations beyond its sphere of influence.

This paper brings out the Sri Lankan perceptions of the unconditional and timely help of China for Sri Lanka’s overall development.

Sri Lankan president`s Speech Cancelled Amid Torture Claims

Protests halt Rajapakse's address in City of London as Tamils deported from UK claim abuses.

(LONDON) - A MEETING in the City of London due to be addressed by the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapakse has been cancelled following the threat of large demonstrations by Tamil groups, Channel 4 reports.

Metropolitan police had raised concerns about policing the event organised by the Commonwealth Business Council.

The Mass Graves at Brantford

An Update from the ITCCS Indigenous Elders Advisory Council and Kevin Annett.

(BRUSSELS) - The first successful uncovering of apparent mass graves at a former Indian residential school in Canada began in October, 2011.

The location is the “Mush Hole” Mohawk Institute: the former Church of England (Anglican) facility in Brantford, Ontario.

SRI LANKA: Is The Police Spokesperson Living On The Moon?

Had Ajith Rohana examined YouTube he would have been able to watch over a hundred and fifty Sri Lankan victims of torture speaking of their ordeals in graphic detail.

(HONG KONG) - The Daily Mirror online edition the police spokesperson, SP Ajith Rohana is quoted as saying "Generally as a practice torture never takes place in Lankan Police stations."

This police spokesperson, who is also said to be an Attorney-at-Law, is further quoted as saying, "Torture is often misconstrued by the Media and the public.