Muzzling of Canadian scientists

The Toronto Star One civil servant calls situation “absolutely embarrassing”; 168-page report detailing the communication barriers Canadian government scientists face now in front of Information Commissioner Federal Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault is being asked to investigate the “muzzling” of Canadian government scientists in a request backed by a 128-page report […]

Syria crisis: rebel war crimes increasing says Amnesty • Rebels resorting to kidnap, torture and summary killings

• Amnesty International has documented an increase in war crimes and other human rights abuses committed by rebel groups including hostage taking, torture and summary killings. Its Middle East and North Africa deputy director Ann Harrison said: “While the vast majority of war crimes and other gross violations continue to […]