Category Archives: Human Rights

Robert Francis Kennedy, November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Mash

On this day in 1968 Robert Francis Kennedy lost his life to an assassin’s bullet. In mourning him today we also celebrate his life. It was a life that gave the world hope. And with hope comes possibility. He said: … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Personal, Society | 1 Comment

U.S. Senators Send A Dear John Letter To Bangladesh

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Mash

UPDATE: There is a report in the Bangladesh paper New Nation that the letter from the senators is a forgery. However, I just got off the phone with Senator Joe Biden’s office. They confirmed for me that the letter was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Human Rights | 13 Comments

Threatened For Blogging

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Mash

In the wake of the detention by the Bangladesh military of journalist and blogger Tasneem Khalil, I was interviewed by BBC World Service Radio last night about blogging and the intimidation of bloggers by governments. In addition to talking about … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights, Media, Terrorism | 19 Comments

Tasneem Khalil Released!

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Mash

Action Information  (via Shuchinta) >>> Contact the following Senators:Edward Kennedy, John Kerry, Charles Schumer, Hillary Clinton >>> Contact the Congressional Bangladeshi Caucus Members:Gary Ackerman (NY-05), Michael Capuano (MA-08), Joseph Crowley (NY-07), William Delahunt (MA-10), Eliot Engel (NY-17), Chris Van Hollen (MD-08), … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 22 Comments

The Farce In Bangladesh

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Mash

  I have written a lot recently about the human rights abuses and the lack of due process in Bangladesh under the current military regime. I have thrown numbers out such as 150,000 people behind bars without due process. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 3 Comments