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New Report Recommends Ways for U.S. to Repair Relationship with Egyptian Civil Society
March 29, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today issued a report recommending steps the U.S. government can take to repair its relationship with Egyptian civil society groups, some of…
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Egyptian Police: Million Man Mafia?
March 26, 2013
By Brian Dooley Cairo, Egypt – Unloved and dejected, the Egyptian policeman’s lot is not a happy one. I’m on a research trip to Cairo and it’s…
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Egypt’s Human Rights Crisis Deepens
March 16, 2013
In December 2012 Human Rights First released a blueprint for the new U.S. administration, How to Make Change in Egypt a Human Rights Success Story. It…
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DoD Urged to Abandon Unlawful Contracts with Russian Enabler of Syrian Atrocity
March 1, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Today, Human Rights First joined with Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and James Inhofe (R-OK) to call on the Department of Defense to uphold…
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Oversight Mechanism Will Promote and Advance Private Security Contractors’ Respect for Human Rights
February 25, 2013
Washington, D.C. – In a significant step that will advance private security contractors’ respect for human rights while operating in complex environments around the globe, a multistakeholder…
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Senators Should Ask Tough Human Rights Questions During Brennan’s Confirmation Hearing
February 6, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence will have the opportunity to question John Brennan about his qualifications to be the next…
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Ordeal Continues for Targeted Bahraini Medics
January 24, 2013
Of all the abuses committed by the Bahraini government during its nearly two-year crackdown on democracy protests, none has provoked more international outcry than its…
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Welcome U.S. Action on Atrocity Enabler and Viktor Bout Co-Conspirator Richard Chichakli
January 10, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First welcomes today’s announcement of the arrest of Richard Chichakli, a dual U.S. and Syrian citizen, as a co-conspirator of…
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Nominees Brennan, Hagel Should Face Key Human Rights Questions
January 7, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Following President Obama’s nominations of Senator Chuck Hagel to Secretary of Defense and John Brennan to CIA Director, Human Rights First urges the…
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Finucane Report Fails to Deliver Transparency and Accountability
December 12, 2012
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First expressed disappointment at the De Silva report issued today into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane in 1989. Last year,…
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Magnitsky Bill’s Passage Brings Russia Policy Out of Cold War Shadow
December 6, 2012
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First praises the Senate for passing the “Magnitsky Bill,” landmark human rights legislation to combat impunity for those who commit crimes…
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More Action Needed to Address Xenophobic Violence
November 13, 2012
In May of 2008, at least 62 people were murdered and many more injured in a wave of xenophobic violence that swept across South Africa.…