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  • Friday, 18 March 2011
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Human Rights

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed grave concern regarding human rights abuses in Iran. Foto: Steffi Loos/dapd

A Special Rapporteur Needed For Iran

There is a clear need for a special U.N. Human Rights Council rapporteur on Iran, to gather evidence on human rights conditions there.

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Remembering Halabja

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U.S. Increases Libya Aid

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Women Fight For Rights In Iran

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Women of Courage 2011

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Iran A Loser In Changing Middle East

"Iran is the real loser here, whether they want to admit it or not. They've had no hand in the change sweeping the region."

Zimbabwe Arrests Violate Universal Rights

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Aid To Tunisia

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More Iranian Officials Sanctioned

The United States imposed sanctions on members of the Iranian government because of sustained and severe human rights violations.

Bosworth On North Korea

North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile program and proliferation activity pose an acute threat to the region.

International Women's Day 2011

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Harrassment Of Journalists In China

Foreign journalists had equipment seized, were illegally detained, harassed, and in at least one case, severely beaten.

Assasination In Pakistan

Moderate voices in Pakistan are being increasingly silenced by Muslim extremists.

Libya's Gadhafi No Friend To Africa

Speculation has grown that Gadhafi has brought in foreign fighters to bolster his forces.

U.S. Promoting Rights In Mideast

"It is time to see civil society not as a threat, but as a partner."

Power Grab In Cote d'Ivoire

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Iran Arrests Opposition Leaders

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Silencing Dissent In Vietnam

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Protecting Internet Freedom

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Clinton Hails Courage of Iranians

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