Sudan: New Attacks on Civilians in Darfur
(New York) – Sudanese government and rebel attacks on civilians in Darfur have dramatically increased in recent weeks without signs of abating, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Australia’s human rights scrutinised at UN review
Australia has had its human rights record scrutinised in an international peer review at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.Continue Reading
Egypt: End Crackdown on Peaceful Demonstrations
(Cairo) – The Egyptian government should end an escalating crackdown on what appear to be largely peaceful protests against police brutality, poverty, and corruption, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Uganda: Promptly Investigate Killing of Prominent LGBT Activist
(Kampala) - Police in Uganda should urgently and impartially investigate the killing of the prominent human rights activist David Kato, Human Rights Watch said today. Kato had dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexual,…Continue Reading
Yukon human rights case gets 2nd hearing
A Yukon Human Rights Commission began a new hearing concerning Thomas Molloy, who says he was discriminated against because of his criminal record.Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch fears Egypt police may open fire
DAVOS Switzerland (Reuters)- Human Rights Watch (HRW) fears that Egypt’s police may use live ammunition on protesters during demonstrations planned for Friday the head of the New-York based group said Thursday.Continue Reading
Davos: Global Governance in a Changing World
(Davos) – This year’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos is focusing on the challenges of global governance. Are international institutions capable of addressing today’s problems in light of recent shifts in global power?
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Azerbaijan: Rights Situation No Cause for Celebration
I am standing in the corridor of the Palais de l’Europe in Strasbourg, home of the Council of Europe [13]’s Parliamentary Assembly, awaiting my next meeting to discuss the human rights situation in Azerbaijan.
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Sri Lankan Domestic Workers Stranded in Jordan
H.E. Prime Minister Samir al-Rifai
Prime Minister’s Office
Amman – Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Re: Urgent Provision of Housing Needed for Sri Lankan Domestic Workers
Dear Prime Minister Samir al-Rifai,
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Solana, Jilani, and Matsumoto Join Human Rights Watch Board
(London) – The Spanish diplomat and politician Javier Solana, the Pakistani human rights activist Hina Jilani, and the Japanese investment banker Oki Matsumoto have joined Human Rights Watch’s board of directors, Human Rights Watch said today.
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His victims won’t forget
The Haitian proverb Bay kou bliye, pote mak sonje, translates as, "He who gives the blow forgets; he who carries the scar remembers.”
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Nigeria: New Wave of Violence Leaves 200 Dead
(Dakar) – A deadly spate of sectarian violence in Nigeria’s central Plateau State since December 24, 2010, has killed more than 200 people, Human Rights Watch said today. The victims, including children, have been hacked to death, burned alive, "d…Continue Reading
Myanmar faces flak over rights record
Myanmar came under pressure in the UN human rights council on Thursday to speed up genuine democratic reform, as Western nations blasted “alarming” abuse and some Asian neighbours sought more change.Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch fears Egypt army may open fire
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters)- Human Rights Watch (HRW) fears that Egypt’s army may open fire on protesters during demonstrations planned for Friday, the head of the New-York based group said on Thursday.Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch says Jordan should stop stifling peaceful dissent
AMMAN, Jordan – Jordan should stop stifling dissent and allow citizens to voice their grievances freely, an international human rights group said Thursday.Continue Reading