South Asians for Human Rights

Promoting Democracy, Upholding Human Rights

Pakistan executes first prisoner in over five years

Pakistan has  carried out its first execution in over five years, sparking criticism from human rights activists. Jail official Abdullah Khan Niazi says authorities hanged Mohammed Hussain early on Thursday […]

United Nations: Act on Failings in Sri Lanka

The United Nations secretary-general’s internal review on UN action in Sri Lanka should lead to specific and concrete measures to ensure the UN takes all needed measures to prevent mass […]

Sri Lanka: UPR

Opening statement by State under review Few points raised in the  opening statement of State under review: (See full statement on the Sri Lanka page of the extranet) Following the […]

Pakistan: UPR 2012

Opening statement by State under review Few points raised in the  opening statement of State under review: (See full statement on the Pakistan page of the UPR extranet) Pakistan had […]