Sentence against Anwar al-Bunni deals another blow to human rights in Syria

Amnesty International condemns the harsh sentence handed down today on human rights lawyer Anwar al-Bunni, following an unfair trial that appeared to be politically driven and during which he was not given full access to his lawyers.

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IFJ Issues New Warning Over Venezuela Media Closure Threat

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today said President Hugo Chavez?s decision to close a television station that has been critical of his government and his recent remarks calling into question the future of free trade unionism signal a worrying development for media pluralism and union rights in Venezuela.
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Philippines: Incumbent local bets in limbo over use of gov?t vehicles

By Jean Duron-Abangan

TAGUM CITY — ?Can we still use our service vehicles??

Incumbent local officials vying for re-election or seeking higher posts have sought opinions from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) provincial office regarding the use of government vehicles.

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