The head of the European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister David Cameron's plans to reform the court, accusing the British government of pandering to the tabloid press.Continue Reading

The dire human rights situation in Afghanistan showed few signs of progress in the past year, raising serious concerns about the future.

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The Singapore government should cease violating fundamental free expression rights citing self-serving historical and cultural justifications that only tarnish Singapore’s global image, Human Rights Watch sa…Continue Reading

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Malaysia fell far short during 2011 in meeting Prime Minister Najib Razak’s pledges to “uphold civil liberties” and build a “functional and inclusive democracy.&r…Continue Reading

Nepal’s political and peace processes remained stalled in 2011, resulting in instability, weak governance, and a lack of progress on accountability for human rights violations.
 

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The Sri Lankan government in the past year failed to advance justice and accountability for the victims of the country’s 26-year-long civil conflict .

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Pakistan’s fledgling democratic government, under increasing pressure from the military, appeased extremist groups, ignored army abuses, and failed to hold those responsible for serious abuses accountable in 201…Continue Reading

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The Indian government during 2011 failed to hold rights violators accountable or to carry out effective policies to protect vulnerable communities.

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Amnesty International said Monday that three Cubans held without charge for 52 days following their arrest at a protest were released last week, hours after the human rights group named them as prisoners of conscience.Continue Reading