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Germany/Saudi Arabia: Don’t Sell Out on Human Rights

July 8th, 2011 | Author: Human Rights Watch

Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany should consider the political signals her government is sending to Saudi Arabia before approving a deal to sell 200 German-made tanks to the kingdom. Saudi Arabia has a dismal human rights record and has deployed forces to Bahrain to help suppress pro-democracy protests there.

(Berlin) – Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany should consider the political signals her government is sending to Saudi Arabia before approving a deal to sell 200 German-made tanks to the kingdom, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi Arabia has a dismal human rights record and has deployed forces to Bahrain to help suppress pro-democracy protests there.

Posted in Arms, Europe/Central Asia, Foreign, Free Expression, Germany, Human Rights Defenders, Media, Middle East Uprising, Middle East/N. Africa, Other, Press release, Racism and Discrimination, Saudi Arabia, Women in State Custody, Women's Rights | Comments Closed

Iraqi Kurdistan: Growing Effort to Silence Media

May 24th, 2011 | Author: Human Rights Watch

Kurdistan regional government officials and security forces are carrying out a growing assault on the freedom of journalists to work in Iraqi Kurdistan. Regional officials should stop repressing journalists through libel suits, beatings, detentions, and death threat.

(New York) – Kurdistan regional government officials and security forces are carrying out a growing assault on the freedom of journalists to work in Iraqi Kurdistan, Human Rights Watch said today. Regional officials should stop repressing journalists through libel suits, beatings, detentions, and death threats, Human Rights Watch said.

Posted in Free Expression, Iraq, Kurdistan, Media, Middle East Uprising, Middle East/N. Africa, PKK, Press Freedom, Press release | Comments Closed

Egypt’s Foreigner Blame Game

February 9th, 2011 | Author: Peter Bouckaert

Posted in Commentary, Egypt, Free Expression, Media, Middle East/N. Africa, Press Freedom | Comments Closed

Iraq: Extremist Groups Targeting Journalists

July 26th, 2010 | Author: Human Rights Watch

The suicide car bombing that destroyed the Baghdad bureau of Al Arabiya News Channel and killed at least six people on July 26, 2010, was an assault on the fundamental principles of freedom of expression and respect for life.

(New York) – The suicide car bombing that destroyed the Baghdad bureau of Al Arabiya News Channel and killed at least six people on July 26, 2010, was an assault on the fundamental principles of freedom of expression and respect for life, Human Rights Watch said today.

Posted in Al Arabiya, al Qaeda, free speech, Iraq, Media, Middle East/N. Africa, Press release, Terrorism | Comments Closed