Iranian-American academic Kian Tajbakhsh has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, for his alleged part in the protests following the June presidential election.
Many migrant workers in South Korea are beaten, trafficked for sexual exploitation and denied their wages for long periods despite the introduction of rules to protect their rights.
The Afghan government and its international supporters must immediately set out a clear and effective plan to ensure a credible second round of presidential election voting.
Many migrant workers in South Korea are beaten, trafficked for sexual exploitation, and denied wages for long periods of time, despite the introduction of rules to protect their rights, said Amnesty International in a report issued today.
The government of Pakistan remains woefully under-prepared for a displacement crisis in South Waziristan as civilians flee the region following three days of heavy fighting.
The government of Pakistan must urgently prepare for a displacement crisis as civilians continue to flee South Waziristan ahead of an expected military assault, said Amnesty International.
The government of Pakistan must urgently prepare for a displacement crisis as civilians flee South Waziristan ahead of an expected military assault, Amnesty International said.
