human rights

A long-standing critic of the 'war on drugs', Vice President Robredo has been fired rom her post as co-chair of the government's anti-drugs committee after demanding an end to the government's policy of widespread killings.

Since the Oslo accords were signed, the number of Israeli settlers in illegal settlements has quadrupled, hundreds of kilometres of wall have been built and two million people in Gaza are blockaded and suffering soaring unemployment.

The population of Indian-Administered Kashmir continues to be deprived of a wide range of human rights, says a UN spokesperson.

The 52 year occupation has been characterised by a strong sense of impunity on the part of the occupying power, says UN expert.