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All Charges Against the Medical Professionals in Bahrain Must be Expunged
Following the final day of the trial for 20 Bahraini medical professionals who were convicted of charges including occupying a hospital and attempting to overthrow the government, PHR today called for the court to expunge all politically motivated charges.
PHR Testifies Before Canadian Parliament on Human Rights Situation in Burma
Bill Davis, PHR’s Burma Project Director, testified yesterday before the Canadian Parliamentary House of Commons on the human rights situation in Burma.
Ban Ki-Moon Betrays People of Burma by Calling on Western Nations to End Sanctions
PHR criticized today United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s remarks to Burma’s Parliament, which urged Western nations to lift or suspend remaining sanctions against Burma.
PHR and Partner Organizations Express Concern to Obama on Relaxed Burma Sanctions
PHR joins 8 partner organizations in calling on President Obama to ensure that any shift in US policy toward Burma reflects true progress toward human rights improvements in Burma.
PHR Applauds Creation of Interagency Atrocities Prevention Board
President Obama today created a new interagency panel which can play a crucial role in preventing global mass atrocities. The Atrocities Prevention Board (ATB) will combat genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing.
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