THE ANNUAL REPORTS on Human Rights Practices cover internationally-recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. WHEN AMERICA SPEAKS, the world has been known to take notice. When an American president speaks, world leaders have been keen to put themselves in check or risk facing the wrath of US sanctions or reprimand. Which world leader would take anything the US says seriously in the wake of what is unfolding in various cities across America. “The frequently grim examples detailed in this Report strengthen our resolve to promote fundamental freedoms, to support human rights defenders, and to document and promote accountability for violations of human rights.

Source: Front Page Africa February 24, 2017 03:48 UTC