Leaders of the 1980’s failed attempt for a political coup in Turkey are now involved in a landmark trial. After 30 years of the scandal, a court in Ankara will hear the case against 94-year-old Kenan Evren who became president after the coup. 50 people were executed and over half a million were arrested while […]
Apr 4 2012 | Posted in
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan reports 675 honor killing victims in the country Islamabad (December 20), As per the stats released by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, over 675 women in Pakistan were murdered for allegedly defaming the honours of their families. Despite some progress on better protecting women’s rights, activists say the government […]
Dec 20 2011 | Posted in
Pakistan |
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