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
US: Mississippi Policies Fuel HIV Epidemic
Thousands of Mississippians are at risk for HIV, and many who are infected are denied lifesaving measures and treatment because of counterproductive state laws and policies.
(Jackson) – Thousands…Continue Reading
US: Mississippi Policies Fuel HIV Epidemic
Thousands of Mississippians are at risk for HIV, and many who are infected are denied lifesaving measures and treatment because of counterproductive state laws and policies.
(Jackson) – Thousands…Continue Reading
Saudi Ferment, and a King’s Choice
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah will not have to break his piggy-bank to make good on his promise to hand out $36 billion to Saudi citizens. With foreign reserves of over $440 billion, and oil prices at over $100 a barrel, any such rainy day remains di…Continue Reading
Nepal: Respect Basic Freedoms during Tibetan Holiday Season
(Kathmandu) – The new government of Nepal should respect the rights of Tibetans in Nepal to freedom of expression, assembly and association, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists said today.
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Long wait is over for Marcos human rights victims
MANILA, Philippines – The long wait is finally over for victims of human rights violations.Continue Reading
ICC: Justice Advances in Kenya Case
(Brussels) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) moved the Kenya case forward on March 8, 2011, by issuing summonses for six individuals accused of crimes against humanity during Kenya’s post-election violence in 2007-2008, Human Rights Watch said t…Continue Reading
US: Bill Offers Hope to Fistula Sufferers
(Nairobi) – A bill introduced in the US Congress on March 8, 2011, would help end the shame and pain of millions of fistula sufferers around the world, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Sri Lanka urged to end detention without trial
An international human rights group urged Sri Lanka’s government on Wednesday to release hundreds of prisoners held without charge under the country’s tough anti-terror laws.Continue Reading
Libya: Allow Relief Aid In and Refugees Out
(New York) – The Libyan government and opposition forces should immediately grant aid agencies safe passage to violence-stricken areas of western Libya and allow civilians to flee the fighting, Human Rights Watch said today.
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