Law Enforcement

Iranian rape and torture victims at renewed risk - 10 September 2009

Victims of rape and other torture by Iranian security forces are facing renewed risk after documents detailing abuses against them were confiscated this week.

Four migrants shot dead by Egyptian forces close to Israel border - 10 September 2009

Four men were shot dead by Egyptian security forces as they attempted to cross the border into Israel on Tuesday.

Lithuanian parliament moves to criminalize homosexuality - 9 September 2009

Any move by the Lithuanian parliament to criminalize the promotion of homosexuality would  violate the country's international obligations to uphold freedom of expression and fight discrimination.

Russian court orders new investigation into Politkovskaya murder case - 8 September 2009

Russia's Supreme Court ordered a new investigation into the 2006 killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya on Thursday.

Chile issues arrest warrants against at least 120 Pinochet agents - 3 September 2009

Chilean Judge Victor Montiglio issued the arrest warrants against the agents in relation to a number of security operations that targeted opponents of Augusto Pinochet during the 1970s.

Nepal 'disappearances' law 'must meet international standards' - 2 September 2009

Prominent human rights organizations request that the latest draft Disappearances bill in Nepal be amended to make it comply with international law and standards.

Independent investigation needed into rape and torture in detention in Iran - 17 August 2009

Allegations that election protesters were tortured and raped in detention must be urgently investigated by the Iranian authorities.