Bahrain, a Persian Gulf nation that has been the site of pro-democracy protests over recent months, is entering a new, uncertain phase after the collapse …
Human rights
Ignatieff on Canada's lost Security Council seat: What's your reaction?
Photo by Jorbasa Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has laid out his vision for “rebuilding Canada’s leadership on the world stage” in the wake of the …
Canada's loss at the UN – What's your reaction?
In a last ditch effort to avoid a complete defeat, Canada withdrew its bid before what was expected to be a complete drumming by member states as support swung to Portugal over Canada. What is your reaction? Tell everyone. Leave your reply below.
Amnesty: Canada must take lead on human rights
A report released last Monday by Amnesty International Canada (Canada and Human Rights in 2010: Time to Return to Leadership, February 2010) calls on the …
US Appeals Court Rejects Arar's Detention and Torture Claim
An American federal court of appeal ruled this week that Maher Arar, a Syrian-born Canadian, cannot sue the United States government and its officials because Congress …
An Appeal from Afghanistan
The following is a letter written by a development worker currently posted to Afghanistan. Ceasefire.ca was sent this letter and has chosen to post it …