Human Rights First today welcomed the U.S. government’s release of its first Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report, a self-evaluation of[…]
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Accountability, Oversight Safeguards Needed Before State Doubles Contractor Force
Following reports that the U.S. State Department plans to more than double the number of its private security contractors in[…]
Read moreKarzai Decree Prompts Renewed Call for Accountability and Oversight
President Hamid Karzai issued a presidential decree on August 17th ordering private security companies in Afghanistan to disband within four[…]
Read moreRetired Military Leaders, Illinois Congressional Candidates to Talk Terrorism
Retired military leaders committed to making interrogation and detention policies consistent with America’s laws, values and security interests are in[…]
Read moreFew Tangible Changes for Detainees as ICE Detention Reforms Anniversary Approaches
One year after U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced its intention to reform the immigration detention system, Human Rights[…]
Read moreUnjustly-Detained Colombian Activist Denied Appeal, Faces Trial
Human Rights First is deeply concerned by the decision of Colombia’s Deputy Prosecutor General to deny the request for appeal[…]
Read moreObama Should Outline Solutions for Displaced Iraqis
Following President Barack Obama’s affirmation that the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will end on August 31, Human Rights First is[…]
Read moreHuman Rights First, Rights Groups Call for Justice on Anniversary of Russian Activist’s Murder
On the one-year anniversary of the brutal murder of Russian human rights activist Natalia Estemirova, Human Rights First—together with Freedom[…]
Read morePanel to Detail Strength of Current Habeas Rights as Congress Grapples With Detention Issues
Report by 16 Former Federal Judges Say New Legislation to Address Guantanamo Detainee Habeas Rights is “Unwarranted” As Congress continues[…]
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