Despite Talks of Ceasefire, Burma Army Abuses Continue in Karen State

Despite recent ceasefire talks between the Burmese government and the opposition group Karen National Union, the Burma Army has continued to abuse civilians in Karen State.

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Pro-Qaddafi Forces and Rebels Committed War Crimes

The United Nations concluded on 2 March 2012 that both pro-Qaddafi forces and rebels committed war crimes during the Libyan conflict last year.

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For One Immigrant, Erroneous Deportation Was a Death Sentence

Nelson Avila-Lopez had never been convicted of a crime when he burned to death in Honduras’ Comayagua prison last month. Nelson was erroneously deported after a “communications breakdown.”

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Current Work

Smoke and Mirrors in the Gulf Kingdom of Bahrain

PHR's Richard Sollom protests new regulations by the Government of Bahrain limiting the length of time human rights organizations are allowed in the country to five working days.

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Burma’s Recent Changes Do Not Show True Systemic Reform

PHR welcomes recent changes in Burma, but calls for the government to do much more. PHR has long pushed the leaders of Burma to release political prisoners, end violent campaigns against members of minority ethnic groups, and hold perpetrators of human rights violations accountable.

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