Pakistan: Separatism and its Discontents
2010-12-30
Ali Dayan Hasan, Senior Asia Researcher at Human Rights Watch, spoke with The Friday Times about violence in Balochistan.
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EU: A Commitment to Disability Rights
2010-12-30
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(New York) – The European Union’s ratification of the major international treaty on disability rights is a significant milestone in the global effort to promote the rights of people with disabilities, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Sexual Violence in Haiti’s Camps
2010-12-27
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As told by Liesl Gerntholtz and Meghan Rhoad
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Iran: Rescind Execution Order for Kurdish Student
2010-12-26
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Update: December 29, 2010
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Côte d’Ivoire: Pro-Gbagbo Forces Abducting Opponents
2010-12-24
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(Dakar) – Security forces associated with Laurent Gbagbo are abducting and "disappearing" his rival’s supporters, Human Rights Watch said today, citing statements from numerous witnesses. Alassane Ouattara, Gbagbo’s rival, is widely believed …Continue Reading
Cambodia: New Penal Code Undercuts Free Speech
2010-12-23
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(New York) – The Cambodian government’s use of its new penal code against a man who shared web articles with his co-workers is a huge step backward for free expression in Cambodia, Human Rights Watch said today. The man was quickly convicted on incitem…Continue Reading
Venezuela: Legislative Assault on Free Speech, Civil Society
2010-12-22
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(Washington, DC) – Three laws just approved by the Venezuelan legislature pose serious threats to free speech and the work of civil society, Human Rights Watch said today.
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US: Obama Repeals “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
2010-12-22
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UN: End ‘Disappearances’ Worldwide
2010-12-22
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(New York) – The Convention against Enforced Disappearance, which takes effect on December 23, 2010, should strengthen international efforts to end this horrific practice, Human Rights Watch said today. The treaty should advance justice for victims and…Continue Reading
Western Sahara: France against Human Rights
2010-12-22
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US: Detainee Transfer Ban Will Hinder Terror Fight
2010-12-22
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(Washington, DC) – The US Senate’s passage on December 22, 2010, of a ban on the use of government funds for the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the US, even for prosecution, will severely undermine US efforts to fight terrorism, Human Rights Watch…Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia: Stop Deporting Somalis to Mogadishu
2010-12-22
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(New York) – The government of Saudi Arabia should immediately stop deporting Somalis to war-torn Mogadishu, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Questions and Answers on Restrictions on Religious Dress and Symbols in Europe
2010-12-22
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A growing number of European countries have passed or are contemplating restrictions on religious dress in public places. The impetus for these restrictions is the debate in Europe about the wearing of Muslim veils. The debate reflects tensions in incr…Continue Reading
Mexico: Ruling Calls for Military Justice Overhaul
2010-12-21
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(Washington, DC) – A judgment by the Inter-American Court on December 20, 2010, underscores Mexico’s obligation to stop using the military justice system for human rights abuses by the military, Human Rights Watch said today.
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