Montly Archive November 2017
The erroneous ‘cultural distinction’
Syrian writer Morris Ayek is critical of those who claim that when it comes to human rights, Islamic countries are “culturally distinct” from the rest of the world. In his opinion, this discourse directly contradicts the universality of Islamic values
Monday، 13 November، 2017Afghan healthcare under siege as escalating conflict cuts off access
Photo by Ashley Hamer|IRIN IRIN – Ihsanullah, 17 months, suffers from a virulent, drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis, which has alarmed his father and challenged the doctors. “There are injections and so many pills,” said his father, Bismillah. […]
Friday، 10 November، 2017International Crimes Committed in Afghanistan: Towards ICC Prosecutions of All Operating Forces?
After a decade-long preliminary examination, the ICC Prosecutor requested the opening of an investigation into the situation in Afghanistan. Our organisations welcome this decision allowing for impunity for int. crimes committed since May 2003 to be addressed.
Friday، 3 November، 2017Decision assigning the situation in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
The ICC Prosecutor has sought authorisation from the ICC Pre-Trial judges to open an investigation into crimes against humanity and war crimes committed by all parties in Afghanistan.
Friday، 3 November، 2017“Happy End” – Michael Haneke’s satanic soap opera of pure sociopathy
Glacial comedy … Happy End. Photograph: Films Du Losange The Guardian – It hardly needs saying that the adjective in the title is about as accurate as the one in Haneke’s Funny Games. Happy […]
Thursday، 2 November، 2017Armanshahr Newsletter No. 209-210
New edition of Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA Human Rights and Civil society Newsletter No. 209-210
Thursday، 2 November، 2017
