Category Archives: Human Rights

The Continuing Rape Of Bangladesh

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh and Drishtipat] In September Iranian President Mahmud Ahmedinejad delivered a speech at Columbia University amidst much protest. The protests stemmed from his views on the Holocaust. Under questioning Ahmedinejad conceded that the Holocaust had indeed happened, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Liberation War, Human Rights | 19 Comments

Climate Of Fear

Posted on October 7, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh, Taylor Marsh, Never In Our Names and Daily Kos] When the Bangladesh military took power in a bloody coup in 1975 the takeover was trumpeted as a positive event for the country. The leading English language … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, Human Rights | 2 Comments

Free Burma!

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Mash

Today, October 4th 2007, over 5000 bloggers from around the world stand together in solidarity with the brave people of Burma. This blog stands with them. "When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, International | 1 Comment

Bangladesh’s Cartoonist Hero

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Mash

Look at the young man in the picture above. That is 23-year old cartoonist Arifur Rahman. The military government of Bangladesh has found him such a threat to Islam that they have jailed him without charge and without any due … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 4 Comments

International Bloggers’ Day For Burma

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mash

Join the growing list of international bloggers in a day of support for the brave people of Burma. Sign up here and just post one banner post on October 4, 2007 with the words "Free Burma!".

Posted in Human Rights, International | 3 Comments