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Category Archives: Human Rights
Robert Francis Kennedy, November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968
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
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U.S. Senators Send A Dear John Letter To Bangladesh
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
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Threatened For Blogging
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
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Tasneem Khalil Released!
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
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The Farce In Bangladesh
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
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