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Real life in focus On Burmese Refugees in Malaysia Photo Exhibition

THE No Refuge: Burmese Refugees in Malaysia photo exhibition at Kuala Lumpur’s Central Market highlights the plight of the displaced Myanmarese population in Malaysia, many of whom left behind a deplorable existence in Myanmar but found life here only a marginal improvement. Organised by the Annexe Gallery and human rights NGO Suaram, the exhibition features 70 photographs by five award-winning photojournalists. Making do: A photograph by Simon Wheatley showing Burmese refugees in an apartment… Continue

Added by Myanmar Refugees In Malaysia on October 21, 2009 at 1:31am — No Comments

U.N. Human Rights Council's Gaza study was destined to unfairly criticize Israel

The recently released report of the United Nations Human Rights Council on last winter's war between Israel and Hamas, which was chaired by the South African jurist Richard Goldstone and just approved by the Human Rights Council, condemns both Israel and Hamas for "war crimes" and possibly "crimes against humanity." However, the report - which was approved by a vote of 25-6, with 11 abstentions - reserves the bulk of the blame in its 575 pages for Israel. To understand how this report, which is… Continue

Added by Myanmar Refugees In Malaysia on October 21, 2009 at 1:24am — No Comments

Southeast Asia, iincluding Myanmar, to launch human rights watchdog at annual summit

Southeast Asia to have rights monitor BANGKOK — Southeast Asian nations unveil a landmark human rights watchdog this week, but critics charge that it will be both toothless and include in its membership one of the world’s worst human rights offenders — military-ruled Myanmar. Myanmar is sure to prove a burden again as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations holds its annual summit, undermining the bloc’s international standing and efforts to forge free trade areas with the United States an… Continue

Added by Myanmar Refugees In Malaysia on October 21, 2009 at 1:20am — No Comments

Hindus praise Vatican for its Deepavali wishes to ‘Hindu Friends’

October 19th, 2009 NEVADA - Hindus have acknowledged Vatican for their “message for the feast of Deepavali” wishing “splendid and joyous Deepavali” to “Hindu Friends”. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, welcomed the Vatican’s offer of “need to work together for integral human development”, “assuming a shared responsibility for one another”, “seriously engaging in collaborative action”, and “belonging to one human family”. Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, praised Vatican’s stat… Continue

Added by Myanmar Refugees In Malaysia on October 21, 2009 at 1:06am — No Comments

Women's Revolution

The western media is correctly heralding the women of Iran for their bravery and strength during this turbulent political time, claiming that they are at the forefront of the political activism scene and leading the revolutionary demand for honest and fair elections. I of course agree, and am impressed with their ability to unite under a cause that impacts the entire nation, as well as of their courageous vocalization. I think all too often the West is shocked by the inner strength found in Midd… Continue

Added by hanne on June 24, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Hello!

Hello! My name is Abigail Abisinito and I am a new intern here at the CISD. I just graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.A. in Anthropology and am excited to be here this summer. I am very passionate about CISD's mission to promote the rights of tribal, nomadic, and indigenous peoples, and will be pursuing a research project about human migration patterns. I will look closely at the Pacific Island region and how globalization has affected the indigenous people in this region. I… Continue

Added by Abigail Abisinito on June 15, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Greetings

Hi everyone! My name is Kathryn. I am a new intern here at CISD; I've been here for about two weeks and it's been an amazing experience so far. I think the Women and Girls Center for Empowerment and the Black Tents of Baluchistan pilot projet are really great iniatives. I'm excited to be working with everyone at PFI and CISD. Right now we're working hard on funding, research, and awareness, and things are going really well so far. I look forward to learning more about the region and doing my bes… Continue

Added by Kathryn on June 12, 2009 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Help IDPs From Swat, But Why Ignored the IDPs from Kohlu and Dera Bugti

By a patriot Baloch brother Since the Start of Fresh Military operation in Swat more than 1.3 Million Civilians from Swat fled to save their lives and are forced to take refuge in other parts of NWFP. The condition of the Refugees is really bad, no water, no food, no shelter and no medicine. The civil Societies, NGO's Government and Common people are try to contribute in relief work for the IDP's of Swat. I too Appealed for the help, but Question is that Why all these organization, govt officia… Continue

Added by Gull Baloch on May 15, 2009 at 5:06pm — 2 Comments

Baloch Women Panel

As the time passes the land of civilisations Baluchistan’s daughters are becoming politically more aware of their national rights. In any battle field Baloch women can play a significant role to help continue Baloch struggle of national independence. In this regard “Baloch Women panel” was set up in 2005. The organisation is comprised of likeminded Baloch women who support Baloch peoples’ struggle for independent. This organisation since its existence has been trying to politically motivate Balo… Continue

Added by Gull Baloch on May 15, 2009 at 5:04pm — 1 Comment

Demonstration for Balochistan Outside the White House

The demonstration organized by Sindhi and Baloch activists on May 6, 2009 was filled with shouts of anger against the Pakistan government actions toward Balochistan. In preparation for the event, I wore a beautiful and intricately woven Balochi outfit and as I walked with my fellow interns and volunteers to the White House, I viewed the warm weather as a sign that our rally for Balochistan would achieve the organizers’ intended aims. The presence of young and old women, men, and school-aged chil… Continue

Added by Hawa on May 15, 2009 at 10:56am — No Comments

This Semester at CISD

As this is my last week here at the Center for International Settlement and Development, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss the work I have completed over the course of the past few months. Since I arrived at CISD, I have been working on a project dealing with conflict resolution in Balochistan, Pakistan. Through researching and completing this project, I have learned a great deal not only about the field of conflict resolution itself but also about this region of the world in gen… Continue

Added by Tara on May 12, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Eight more killed as Dera Bugti (Balochistan) offensive continues

Dera Bugti: Local sources and Balochistan National media reported that eight more civilian have been killed in the second day of army offensive in Klair Khando village of Marav area in Dera Bugti. Residents of the area said these people were ordinary villagers who were busy harvesting their crops when they were attacked by Pakistani army backed with gunship helicopters and armed vehicles. Meahwhile Sarbaz Baloch of BRA published the names of five Baloch Freedom Fighter who were martyred in a gu… Continue

Added by Gull Baloch on April 27, 2009 at 7:26am — No Comments

Dera Bugti: Eighteen innocent killed including women and children...

Dera Bugti: Fierce fighting has erupted between Pakistani security forces and Baloch Freedom fighters after Pakistan army besieged Marokh area in Dera Bugti and killed eighteen innocent unarmed civilians. BRP spokesman Sher Mohammad Bugti said that Marokh is 4 kilometres from Dera Bugti and there are no gas installations that FC would go there to protect it. A local resident of the area Mr Faisal Bugti said that Eighteen people including women and children have embraced martyrdom so far. He said… Continue

Added by Gull Baloch on April 26, 2009 at 5:07pm — No Comments

Take Up Words to Revenge Our Friends

On April 17, a protest rally, demanding complete pullout of Pakistani troops and intelligence services from Baluchistan and restoration of the right to the Baluch’s self-determination regarding governance and economy in Baluchistan province, took place in front of the Pakistan Embassy in Washington DC. The rally organized by Baluch human rights activist Mr. Maqbool Aliani and American Friends of Baluchistan (AFB) leaders Mr. Nabi Baloch, Mr. Laurie Deamer and Mr. Mohammed Ali Baloch condemned P… Continue

Added by Tomohiro Yokokawa on April 24, 2009 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Recent Acts of Violence Against the Baloch Community

Just last week, news was released that three leaders from the Balochistan province of Pakistan had been found murdered. These three men, Ghullam Muhammad Baloch, Lala Munir Baloch and Sher Muhammad Bugti, were members of the Balochistan Quam Dost Committee, a committee recently established by the Pakistani government in order to investigate missing persons cases within the province. These horrific acts have been condemned by the United Nations, which has called for immediate investigations into… Continue

Added by Tara on April 17, 2009 at 1:45pm — No Comments

CISD statement on the murders of Ghullam Muhammad Baloch, Lala Munir Baloch and Sher Muhammad Bugti

The Center for International Settlement and Development wants to express its sadness in the murders of Ghullam Muhammad, Lala Munir and Sher Muhammad. The loss of these three great statesmen and advocates for disappeared Balochi’s will resonate across the region, and it is a true step back in the efforts towards a peaceful understanding between the Baloch and the Pakistan government. The CISD would like to encourage Balochi’s everywhere to take this moment in the international spotlight to pe… Continue

Added by hanne on April 13, 2009 at 1:51pm — No Comments

Target Killing of Baloch Nationalist Leaders By Pakistani Agencies.

08-03-2009 ANOTHER BLACK DAY FOR BALOCH NATION AND A PAGE ADDED TO THE BOOK OF BALOCH MARTYRES, BALOCHISTAN BURNS AS THE SO CALLED CIVILIZED WORLD TUNS A BLIND EYE ON PAKISTAN CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY Turbat: Local sources and relative of Ghulam Mohammad Baloch President of BNM, Lala Munir Ahamed Baloch cc member of BNM and Sher Mohammad Baloch a senior leader of BRP have reported that all the three Baloch political leaders have been martyred by the Pakistani agencies in cold blood. Thei… Continue

Added by Gull Baloch on April 9, 2009 at 4:33am — No Comments

The kidnapped UN official John Solecki has been released

The kidnapped UN official John Solecki has been released by kidnappers, reported Geo News, and Dawn news two private TV channels. "A United Nations official who was abducted in Pakistan more than two months ago was released on Saturday. private TV channel DAWN NEWS reported. The kidnappers said they had released John Solecki, chief of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Quetta city, on humanitarian grounds, said the report. John would be sent to a hospital first and flo… Continue

Added by Gull Baloch on April 4, 2009 at 2:38pm — 2 Comments

What are the Baloch doing for the Baloch?

It has not been a good week for women's rights in the news, when it comes to the nations boardering/housing the Balochistan region. President Karzai supported and signed controversial legislation that could drastically reduce the rights of women in Afghanistan. And in Pakistan, the Taliban are already exerting their strength over women, showing no remorse for the leaked video footage of a young girl being flogged for an "improper" relationship. These situations will in some way impact the Baloch… Continue

Added by hanne on April 3, 2009 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Advocating on Behalf of the Baloch

I recently had the opportunity to speak with one of the members of the Pen Founation International / CISD Board of Advisers, Dr. Karim Abdian. Dr. Abdian is a human rights and political activist and is the executive director of the Ahwazi Human Rights Organization, an international NGO that advocates on behalf of minorities in Iran, particularly the Ahwazi-Arabs in southwestern Iran. The discussion that I had with Dr. Abdian centered on the situation of minorities in Iran and how CISD can best… Continue

Added by Tara on April 3, 2009 at 12:38pm — No Comments

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