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Suhakam urged to ensure minor’s release from Poca detention

Human rights group Suaram today called on the Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) to pressure the government into releasing a 16-year-old witness in the S Balamurugan death in custody case from detention under the Prevention of Crime Act (Poca) 1959.

Suaram executive director Sevan Doraisamy, in a memorandum to Suhakam, also called for an inquiry to be conducted on the teenager’s detention under Poca since Sept 1, and alleged abuses while in police custody… [read more]

Suhakam inquiry highlights issues faced by Sabah’s indigenous people

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Suhakam inquiry highlights issues faced by Sabah’s indigenous people

KOTA KINABALU: Forced land grabs by private companies, inaction of local authorities and bogus kampung are among issues brought before the public hearing on native land rights in its first week here. (baca lagi ..)Berita :

Suhakam inquiry highlights issues faced by Sabah’s indigenous people

KOTA KINABALU: Forced land grabs by private companies, inaction of local authorities and bogus kampung are among issues brought before the public hearing on native land rights in its first week here. (baca lagi ..)