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Month: December 2017

Myanmar says probe of two Reuters journalists almost finished, court case to follow

December 21, 2017
General News Alerts

Zaw Htay said the two reporters, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, would then have access to a lawyer and […]

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Myanmar bars UN rights investigator before visit

December 21, 2017
General News Alerts

Yanghee Lee, UN special rapporteur, had been due to visit in January to assess human rights across Myanmar, including alleged […]

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Myanmar authorities silent on whereabouts of detained Reuters journalists

December 21, 2017
General News Alerts

Journalists Wa Lone, 31, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 27, were arrested last Tuesday evening after they were invited to dine […]

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UN human rights chief toughens warning of “genocide” in Myanmar

December 18, 2017
General News Alerts

  UN human rights chief toughens warning of “genocide” in Myanmar          The top UN human rights official has […]

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SAHR calls for action on section 57 of ICT Act, protecting freedom of expression and allowing political comment in Bangladesh

December 12, 2017
Press Statements – Bangladesh

South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR), a regional human rights defenders’ network expresses grave concern at the continued institution of […]

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Fact Finding Mission on the Situation of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh, 7 – 11 December 2017

December 11, 2017
Press Statements – Bangladesh

Press Statement South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) conducted a fact-finding mission to Bangladesh from 7 – 11 December 2017 to assess […]

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In Their Absence: Families of the Disappeared Share Treasured Keepsakes

December 10, 2017
General News Alerts

The following is the translation of a story by Selvaraja Rajasegar, editor of Maatram (click hereand here to view the series in Tamil). As of […]

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UN: Myanmar’s Rohingya likely faced crimes against humanity

December 6, 2017
General News Alerts

Myanmar’s Rohingya minority has “very likely” faced crimes against humanity and possibly genocide at the hands of Myanmar security forces […]

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SAHR appoints New Chairperson, Co-chairperson and Spokesperson

December 5, 2017
General Press Statements

The South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR), announces the appointment of its new Chairperson, Ms. Sultana Kamal and the Co-chairperson […]

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Recent Posts

  • Voicing the concerns of South Asians, SAHR resolutely demands the governments of India & Pakistan to immediately de-escalate the current war situation
  • SAHR vehemently condemns the terrorist attack against 26 tourists in Indian administered Kashmir
  • SAHR Strongly Condemns the Arbitrary Arrests and Detentions in Balochistan and Urges Immediate Release
  • SAHR calls on the Government of Bangladesh to uphold the right to peaceful protest
  • SAHR is deeply alarmed by threats and intimidation faced by journalist sand Judges in Pakistan

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