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Articles by Anthony Jaffee

Harassment reports rise in Egypt

Women in the Arab world who wear modest clothing in part to avoid unwanted male attention are increasingly complaining about lewd comments, groping, stalking and other forms of sexual harassment.

August 2, 2008

Ferry travel prone to accidents

Ferries used throughout much of the developing world are among the deadliest form of public transportation, as evidenced by the capsized ship in the Philippines last month in which nearly 800 people are feared dead.

July 3, 2008

U.S. legislators urge Bush to skip Olympics

Two of the most outspoken congressional critics of China's human rights record urged President Bush on Tuesday not to attend the Olympic Games, after Chinese police prevented human rights activists from meeting with them in Beijing.

July 2, 2008