Status Update in the case of murder of the RTI Activist and Anti-Corruption Crusader Ram Bilas Singh of Lakhisarai Bihar
Two years ago, on 8th December, 2011 noted RTI activist Mr. Ram Bilas Singh, aged 55 years, was murdered by a group of armed men in Lakhisarai district of Bihar.
Status Update in the case of murder of the RTI Activist and Anti-Corruption Crusader Ram Bilas Singh of Lakhisarai Bihar
Two years ago, on 8th December, 2011 noted RTI activist Mr. Ram Bilas Singh, aged 55 years, was murdered by a group of armed men in Lakhisarai district of Bihar.
Status Update in the case of murder of the RTI Activist and Anti-Corruption Crusader Ram Bilas Singh of Lakhisarai Bihar
Two years ago, on 8th December, 2011 noted RTI activist Mr. Ram Bilas Singh, aged 55 years, was murdered by a group of armed men in Lakhisarai district of Bihar.
Sinduhije arrest part of systematic harassment of Burundi regime critics
Recently the Burundi police arrested a prominent anti-corruption campaigner, Faustin Ndikumana, who reportedly claimed that judges were required to pay bribes prior to their appointment.
Restoring public trust in the Nigerian Police Force
The recent damning admissions by the new Nigerian Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, of large-scale human rights violations by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) emphasize the drastic need for comprehensive reform within the force.
Public Authorities Stonewall information requests relating to mercy petitions
We are living in an interesting age. In India one of the interesting elements of the present age is the thirst for blood. We are hanging people in secrecy just so that they may prevented from approaching courts challenging the decisions of the Hon’ble President rejecting their mercy petitions.
Protecting Human Rights during Peaceful Protests
2011 was a watershed year for the protest movement, with huge protests across the Arab world resulting in the toppling of long-standing regimes. ‘The Protestor’ was even named Time Person of the Year for 2011.
Policing freedom of assembly: gone too far?
Recently, on 9 February, 16 prominent human rights activists were arrested in Dar es Salaam on the grounds of unlawful assembly.
Policing demos in Tanzania: Gone too far?
At least two people were reportedly shot dead in Tanzania by police this week during a disturbance associated with a public demonstration.Earlier this month, 16 prominent human rights activists were arrested in Dar es Salaam on the grounds of unlawful assembly.