Every suspicious death must be investigated

A family is grieving and looking for answers, thousands of people are protesting on the streets of Kolkata and Delhi, and the Opposition is up in arms over the tragic death of student leader Sudipta Gupta in police custody. The Kolkata Police is trotting out its own dubious version of events.

Demand accountability from Sri Lanka

The time has come for India to be bolder and more confident on human rights at the international level. Its growing stature in international affairs demands this leadership position.

Communal Violence in Assam- Home Ministry Declassifies some information in order to furnish it under the RTI Act

I am happy to report on an example of good practice in the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Readers may remember the conflagration that engulfed many parts of Assam in July-August 2012.

Communal Violence in Assam- Home Ministry Declassifies some information in order to furnish it under the RTI Act

I am happy to report on an example of good practice in the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Readers may remember the conflagration that engulfed many parts of Assam in July-August 2012.

Communal Violence in Assam- Home Ministry Declassifies some information in order to furnish it under the RTI Act

I am happy to report on an example of good practice in the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Readers may remember the conflagration that engulfed many parts of Assam in July-August 2012.

Commonwealth must honour its own commitments

The choice of Sri Lanka as a venue for CHOGM 2013 has always remained controversial.

Comment: Weathering the Storm - the Commonwealth & Maldives

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) is in the eye of a storm in Maldives.

Comment: Need for domestic legislation on peaceful assembly

Police-public clashes have once again occupied centre stage in the Maldives. Over 100 people are believed to have been arrested in the �direct action� protests organised by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) since 8 July.

CHRI calls on President Obama to urge security reform during visit to Tanzania

CHRI, as part of the Tanzanian coalition Haki Na Usalama Forum (Justice and Security Forum), have released a statement calling on United States President Obama to reinforce security recommendations to the government of Tanzania as part of his current visit.

Australia and Commonwealth of Nations must take notice of Uganda

A disturbing pattern of suppression of democratic freedoms is emerging in Uganda. Recently, the Public Order Management Bill was passed into law, requiring Ugandans to get the permission of the police prior to holding a public meeting.