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Japan: Urge Rights Reforms in Turkmenistan

5 hours ago ago from Dr Nasir Khan

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Ignoring Success

18 hours ago ago from The HarazQuack Times - International Affairs Edition

Instead of supporting nations with nefarious dictators, poor records on human rights, and corrupt leaders, the United States should focus the bulk of its aid and effort on countries that are similar to Botswana. Botswana, sometimes referred to as Africa's miracle, is not without its problems. While it has maintained a multi-party democracy since independence, the BDP has retained power throughout this entire period. In recent years, the ...

Ethiopia's tyrant calls U.S. ambassador 'idiot' (audio)

23 hours ago ago from Ethiopian Review

U.S. Ambassador Douglas Griffiths Ethiopia's tyrant Meles Zenawi has called U.S. Ambassador Douglas Griffiths an 'idiot' for claiming that there is no equal representation of all ethnic groups in the government. Mr Griffith represents the U.S.  at the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva. Speaking at a council meeting last week, Ambassador Griffiths questioned Ethiopian regime's contention that there is a fair ...

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14 hours ago ago from BBC

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