Russia: Chechnya Enforcing Islamic Dress Code
(Moscow) – Chechen authorities are enforcing a compulsory Islamic dress code for women and condoning violent attacks on women deemed to dress immodestly, Human Rights Watch said in a report issued today. Russia’s federal government has done almost noth…Continue Reading
Rights group condemns Angolan intimidation campaign
Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Angola of stifling the opposition and arresting journalists and activists to pre-empt anti-government protests.Continue Reading
Report: Angolan govt intimidates to prevent march
Human Rights Watch says the Angolan government has used intimidation and baseless threats of a return to civil war to prevent pro-democracy protests.Continue Reading
Report: Angolan govt intimidates to prevent march
Human Rights Watch says the Angolan government has used intimidation and baseless threats of a return to civil war to prevent pro-democracy protests.Continue Reading
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE IS USED FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES
TEHRAN, March 10 (Bernama) — Iran”s permanent representative to the UnitedNations Office in Geneva, Mohammad Reza Sajjadi said that certain countries usehuman rights issues in the United Nations as a tool for achieving theirpolitical purposes, report…Continue Reading
US: Congressional Committee Should Not Single Out Muslim American Community
Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit a statement to this hearing on "The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community’s Response."
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Yemen: Investigate Killing of Protesters
(Sanaa) – The Yemeni authorities should immediately investigate the apparent killing of two protesters by soldiers during a peaceful protest on March 4, 2011, near the town of Harf Sufyan, Human Rights Watch said today. Three protesters told Human Righ…Continue Reading
Lebanon: Reveal Fate of Disappeared Syrians
(Beirut) – Lebanon should open an independent inquiry into the disappearance of three Syrian brothers more than two weeks ago and make the results public, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Yemen: Excessive Force Used Against Demonstrators
(New York) – Yemeni security forces repeatedly used excessive, deadly force on largely peaceful protesters in the southern city of Aden in February 2011, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
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Angola: Intimidation Campaign to Stop Protest
(New York) – The Angolan government carried out an intimidation campaign in connection with an announced anti-government demonstration that was inspired by events in Egypt and Tunisia, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Days of Bloodshed in Aden
This report documents attacks on protesters in the strategic port city of Aden from February 16 to 25. Human Rights Watch found that police and military forces also chased and shot at protesters trying to flee the assaults.
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How the Philippines can promote justice in Burma
MANILA, Philippines – The trial of a Mindanao mayor and other officials for the brutal killing of 57 people in November 2009 has highlighted many of the flaws of the Philippine justice system. But at least there is a system, and hope that the perpetrat…Continue Reading
Rights at Risk
This 59-page report documents the harmful impact of Mississippi’s policies on state residents, including people living with HIV and those at high risk of contracting it. Mississippi refuses to provide complete, accurate information about HIV prevention…Continue Reading