Emblematic

The BBC's report about Colombia's misuse of the Red Cross symbol may be the most subtly surprising story of the day, if only because of the Colombian government's reaction. In particular, has Alvaro Uribe officially disqualified himself from the Bush/Harper circle of neocons by actually having some shame about violating the Geneva Conventions?

Further in the wrong direction

For those concerned that Canada wasn't doing quite enough to pass the buck when it comes to human rights for Afghan detainees, Gordon O'Connor has reassuring news.

But then, some of us may have hoped to see Canada actually take some action for itself to verify that human rights are respected - or at least secure access to information which would allow it to make sure that other parties meet their own commitments. And unfortunately (if not surprisingly), the Cons appear to remain entirely happy with their "mature" policy of ignorance.