(New York) – The Sri Lankan journalist and political cartoonist Prageeth Eknaligoda was abducted a year ago, but there has been no sign of a serious investigation by the Sri Lankan authorities, Human Rights Watch said today. Eknaligoda disappeared afte…Continue Reading
Russia should ensure that the bombing at one of Moscow’s international airports on the afternoon of January 24, 2011, is investigated in full accordance with international human rights standards and that those res…Continue Reading
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(New York) – Some Saudis enjoyed a limited, but lively, exchange of views in 2010, largely online, but the government harassed and jailed vocal critics and a new regulation is likely to squelch most electronic communications, Human Rights Watch said to…Continue Reading
(New York) – Morocco imprisoned government critics and dissidents for their peaceful expression during 2010, despite the image it enjoys as a regional leader on human rights, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2011.
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(New York) – The Taliban and other religious extremists in Pakistan increased their deadly attacks against civilians and public spaces during 2010, while the Pakistani government response was marred by serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watc…Continue Reading
(Brussels) – Efforts toward European integration for the Western Balkans are hampered by persistent human rights problems, Human Rights Watch said today.
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(Istanbul) – Turkey restricted free speech and failed to advance minority rights during 2010, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2011.
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(Johannesburg) – South Africa has a major opportunity to promote human rights protections at home and abroad as it joins the United Nations Security Council, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its annual World Report 2011, a survey of human rig…Continue Reading
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Too many governments are accepting the rationalizations and subterfuges of repressive governments, replacing pressure to respect human rights with softer approaches such as private “di…Continue Reading
President Barack Obama
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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Mr. President and Madam Secretary,
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Chairpersons President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and Prime Minister Stephen Harper,
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Dear Vice-President Garzón,
In anticipation of your upcoming visit to Washington, I am writing to bring to your attention pressing human rights issues facing Colombia. We look forward to discussing these issues and to building on the constructive dia…Continue Reading
(New York) – Human Rights Watch is launching a new application for Apple’s iPad on January 20, 2011, making it a pioneer among human rights groups in offering its reports, articles, videos, and photographs through an iPad app. Users can download the ap…Continue Reading