North Koreans have grown more repressed, fearful in the past decade, U.N. report says

North Koreans have grown more repressed, fearful in the past decade, U.N. report says

[ad_1] North Korea is the most restrictive country in the world, with the government tightening control over its citizens, intensifying surveillance and unleashing torrents of propaganda, according to a sweeping United Nations report released on Friday. The 14-page report, published by the U.N.’s Human Rights Office, covers developments in the country since 2014 and draws…

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Alleged bias against Israel, targeting of Dan Gertler raise questions over leading NGOs – report

Alleged bias against Israel, targeting of Dan Gertler raise questions over leading NGOs – report

[ad_1] UK, Israeli reports question cred. of human rights orgs | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel News Reports link NGO campaigns against Israel to years-long efforts targeting Israeli businessman Dan Gertler in the DRC, prompting debate over political motives and economic impact. Amnesty International activists in Sydney, Australia in 2011.(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAUGUST 15,…

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