Growing calls for a stronger police oversight commission in Malaysia
Consistent reports of abuses, such as violence against people in detention and deaths in custody, have damaged the reputation of the police.
Mon Jun 12 2023
Taliban dissolve Afghanistan's Human Rights Commission, other key bodies
Taliban authorities dissolves five key departments of the former US-backed govt, deeming them unnecessary in the face of a financial crunch.
Tue May 17 2022
UK PM Johnson offers qualified apology for remarks on Islam
Johnson defended the article as a liberal defence of a Muslim woman's right to choose what she wore.
Tue May 25 2021
NGO exits Sime Darby Plantation rights panel over company's lawsuit
Non-profit Shift said it has left Sime Darby Plantation Bhd's new human rights commission after the M'sian palm oil giant sued an activist.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Suhakam disappointed Annual Report will not be debated in Parliament
Suhakam is of the view that it is crucial for the report to be debated in Parliament as it will allow members of Parliament to critically discuss human issues and propose possible solutions.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Suhakam calls on govt to make public task force report on pastor Koh, Amri
The government had set up the task force in 2019 to look into Suhakam's findings from the public inquiry into the disappearances.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Lockdown deaths in India ignite debate on police brutality
Education and training for police about human rights issues,proper investigatory techniques is woefully lacking, despite calls for reform.
Mon Aug 17 2020
At least six killed in protests over food distribution in Afghanistan
Four civilians and two police officers died in the incident, according Tariq Arian, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior.
Sun May 10 2020
Don't be spoilt - 'undi rosak' is not the answer, says SUHAKAM
To vote, according to Malaysia's Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) is an inalienable right for every citizen. This also means that whoever you want to vote for is entirely within your rights to do so.
Mon Apr 23 2018
Don't Be Spoilt - Undi Rosak is Not the Answer, Says SUHAKAM
To vote, according to Malaysia's Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) is an inalienable right for every citizen. This also means that whoever you want to vote for is entirely within your rights to do so.
Mon Apr 16 2018
Tahfiz school fire: Should the suspects be tried as adults?
Suhakam commissioner Jerald Joseph speaks to Market Talk's Ibrahim Sani on the matter.
Mon Sep 18 2017
Need for freedom of information law alongside OSA - Suhakam
Tan Sri Razali Ismail said both laws would be able to act as checks and balances between the government and society and also in ensuring that transparency and national security were jointly protected.
Fri Aug 04 2017
Philippines' Duterte says will never visit 'lousy' United States
Duterte was responding to remarks by Massachusetts Congressman James McGovern, who told a hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission that he would protest against such a visit.
Fri Jul 21 2017
Ethnic Chinese still grapple with discrimination despite generations in Indonesia
Many in Indonesia still face official discrimination, despite the intervention of the government's human rights commission.
Sun Mar 19 2017
Death in custody: More than 10 policemen under investigation
North Klang police chief ACP Mohd Yusoff Mamat said however, none of the policemen had been suspended as investigations were ongoing.
Fri Feb 10 2017
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024