Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development is a regional human rights organisation with 46 member-organisations across Asia.
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Statements Archive
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Tuesday, 15 June 2010 |
Although the Thai government has warrants to arrest people suspected to
be involved in creating the emergency situation that ended last month,
there has been no report about its update, nor identities of the
arrested. Human Rights Lawyers Group in Thailand issued the letter below
on 4 June 2010 calling on the Commander of the Royal Thai Police to
disclose the details of arrests, and identities and whereabouts of the
arrested.
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 |
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 Concluding the ASEAN Labour Ministerial Meeting in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, eleven ministers expressed that they will "foster closer cooperation" with civil society organisations. Their communique below, issued on 24 May 2010, further noted such cooperation will promote "decent work providing the foundation of sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress in ASEAN."
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 |
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On the morning of May 21, an estimated 500 residents from across Beijing gathered outside of the Supreme People's Court to protest against what they believed to be unjust rulings by district courts in the city. The protestors called for better oversight of the lower courts and the protection of citizens' rights by the judicial system.
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 |
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Arakan Rohingya Refugee Committee (ARRC) in Malaysia issued the press release below on 24 May 2010, expressing concerns over the crises the Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia are facing. They are not receiving enough health care and many are passing lives in critical situation.
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 |
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Decisions by a Pakistani High Court to ban numerous international websites and services violate international human rights law.
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 |
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 At the end of his 12-day country mission, UN Special Rapporteur Frank La Rue noted that the Republic of Korea has come a long way since the restoration in 1987 of a multi-party political system. However, he expressed concern that "since the candlelight demonstrations, the full respect for human rights, and in particular the right to freedom of opinion and expression, has been diminishing." Mr. La Rue indicated that this situation is "primarily due to new and more restrictive interpretations and application of existing laws."
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