Brad Adams

Today's arrests are an attempt to suppress any vocal opposition to the king, or his attempts to win legitimacy by read more

Today's arrests are an attempt to suppress any vocal opposition to the king, or his attempts to win legitimacy by holding elections. Silencing the leadership, the king hopes, will silence the people. Such actions belie his stated belief in democratic principles and the rule of law.

There is ample precedent for the Security Council to take up the human rights and political situation in a country read more

There is ample precedent for the Security Council to take up the human rights and political situation in a country with as horrific a record as Burma, especially when suffering spills across borders.

There is compelling evidence suggesting that U.S. personnel have committed acts against detainees amounting to torture or cruel, inhumane, or read more

There is compelling evidence suggesting that U.S. personnel have committed acts against detainees amounting to torture or cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment.

Clearly the way the judiciary is being used as an instrument against critics now is a real problem. It shows read more

Clearly the way the judiciary is being used as an instrument against critics now is a real problem. It shows the problems for the trials and the problem for the United Nations to be mixed up with these people.

It is essential for the public to know that aid is being handled in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner.

It is essential for the public to know that aid is being handled in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner.