Further conflict and humanitarian crisis likely if minority groups are excluded from Burma talks
As international attention focuses on the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and prospects for change in Burma (Myanmar), a…
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Egypt: Grave danger of miscarriage of justice as Ibrahim retrial begins
The retrial of Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim and colleagues from the Ibn Khaldoun Centre in Cairo, scheduled to resume on…
War against terrorism’ no justification for restrictions on religious freedoms by Chinese authorities
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) today expressed concern that governments may use the ‘war against terrorism’ to justify violations of…
Government of India must uphold Supreme Court decision to prevent further communal violence
The Government of India must enforce the ruling of the Indian Supreme Court to ban religious activity of any kind,…
Human rights group calls for urgent inquiry as Indian Government fails to prevent Gujarat massacre
A full, independent and impartial inquiry is required into the recent communal violence in India and the role of the…
Grave danger of further revenge killings as Afghan conflict is ethnicized
In a Crisis Report launched on 14 November 2001, Minority Rights Group International (MRG) warns of the grave danger of…
Military action against Afghanistan must abide by international law
Minority Rights Group International said today that it was gravely concerned for the safety of civilian lives following the current…
Racism Summit success marred by reversals on Indigenous Peoples
The UN World Conference Against Racism has delivered a major boost for anti-racist action worldwide, said Minority Rights Group International…
Governments use the small print to evade commitments on racism
Durban, South Africa Governments are using disclaimers and legalese to weaken or even negate the commitments made in the Declaration…
