Tag: Global Affairs
PM shouldn’t sign away our right to criticise human rights abusers
The Greens are warning the Prime Minister against signing a non-interference pact with ASEAN, because it would inhibit New Zealand's ability to stand up publicly to human rights violators.
A great day for justice
Green MP Keith Locke has hailed the Supreme Court decision to consider Ahmed Zaoui's application for bail as a
Don’t make this a punitive inquiry
Green MP Keith Locke has defended the right of journalists to withhold their sources.
Locke calls on Government to condemn all war crimes
Green MP Keith Locke has challenged the government to speak out against American war crimes in Fallujah in the same way that it has condemned the terrorist bombing of civilian targets in Baghdad.
Arafat leaves legacy of hope to his people
The Green Party says the legacy of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be a homeland for his people.
Locke urges Govt: ‘Stand up to Bush’
The Green Party is calling on the Government to take a more pro-active role in standing up for international human rights' conventions than it did in the first term of George W. Bush's presidency.
Goff clears giving your info to US Govt
Green MP Keith Locke is criticising the Justice Minister for giving the green light to US companies that send New Zealanders' personal information to America for checking against the US anti-terrorist watchlist.