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“Because of the lack of transparency, we don't know whether the commander is a scapegoat, or if he is only one of many who should be arrested. The investigation must be conducted openly for people to have confidence that powerful figures will not be protected.”
Brad Adams
“It is essential for the public to know that aid is being handled in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner.”
“Tents are the difference between life and death,”
“[The Human Rights Watch said it hoped the Supreme Court would uphold the station's claim that the ban is an illegal infringement on the right to freedom of expression under domestic and international law.] Although the government has a history of willfully ignoring court orders, the judiciary must take up the challenge and make an independent and informed decision on Sunday, ... The judiciary has now become the last best hope for the future of the free press in Nepal.”
“There is ample precedent for the Security Council to take up the human rights and political situation in a country with as horrific a record as Burma, especially when suffering spills across borders.”
“China is trying to portray itself as an emerging and responsible global power,”
“China is trying to portray itself as an emerging and responsible global power. But continuing to offer unconditional support to one of the world's most odious regimes makes it impossible to take such claims seriously. Now is the time for China to set a new course for itself in its foreign policy.”
“Yet they still remain afraid of their own citizens and the healthy diversity of news and views which defines a modern society .”
“The Security Council has taken up urgent human rights and political problems in more than 20 countries this year. If China moves to block this effort they should explain to Aung San Suu Kyi and average Burmese people why their concerns are less important.”
“I've been with some pretty decent teams here, ... but the difference is we have leadership across the board at all positions, something we lacked in the past.”
