Belgium: Muslim Veil Ban Would Violate Rights
(Brussels, April 21, 2010) – The Belgian Parliament should vote down a bill that would criminalize wearing the full Muslim veil in all public places in Belgium, Human Rights Watch said today. The lower chamber of Parliament is expected to debate the bi…Continue Reading
Indonesia: Court Ruling a Setback for Religious Freedom
(Jakarta) – Indonesia’s Constitutional Court dealt a severe blow to religious freedom by upholding a controversial law prohibiting "blasphemy," Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch urged the Indonesian government to revoke this a…Continue Reading
Somalia Slides
The Somali war widow shuddered as she recounted how al-Shabaab insurgents jailed her for a week and whipped her 185 times, doling out lashes during prayer calls. She received this punishment for selling cups of tea.
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Somalia: Al-Shabaab Metes Out Repression in the South
The Islamist armed group al-Shabaab is subjecting inhabitants of southern Somalia to killings, cruel punishments, and repressive social control. Al-Shabaab, the Transitional Federal Government, and African Union f…Continue Reading
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Metes Out Repression in the South
The Islamist armed group al-Shabaab is subjecting inhabitants of southern Somalia to killings, cruel punishments, and repressive social control. Al-Shabaab, the Transitional Federal Government, and African Union f…Continue Reading
Harsh War, Harsh Peace
This 62-page report finds that al-Shabaab forces have brought greater stability to many areas in southern Somalia, but at a high cost for the local population – especially women. Based on over 70 interviews with victims and witnesses, the report descri…Continue Reading
Cluster Munition Information Chart
Human Rights Watch has updated its Cluster Munition Information Chart. The chart shows which states have stockpiled, produced, used, and been affected by cluster munitions and which states have signed and ratified the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitio…Continue Reading
Russia: Nothing Can Justify Moscow Metro Bombings
The attacks on the Moscow metro this morning represent an assault on the fundamental principle of respect for civilian life, and those responsible for this crime need to be found and held accountable.
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Russia: Nothing Can Justify Moscow Metro Bombings
The attacks on the Moscow metro this morning represent an assault on the fundamental principle of respect for civilian life, and those responsible for this crime need to be found and held accountable.
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Saudi Arabia: Free Advocate for Shia Rights
(New York) – Saudi Arabia’s domestic intelligence service should immediately release Munir Jassas, an advocate for Shia rights, who has been detained without charge for over five months, Human Rights Watch said today.
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African Al Qaeda Should Stop Targeting Civilians
(Dakar) – Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has in recent months stepped up targeting tourists and aid workers for murder and kidnapping in Mali, Niger, and Mauritania, Human Rights Watch said today. AQIM should immediately and unconditionally fr…Continue Reading
Iraq’s 2010 National Elections
On March 7, Iraq’s voters will head to the polls nationwide to select all 325 members of parliament. The election will be a key indicator on whether the country is moving toward greater political stability and respect for human rights and away from the…Continue Reading
Iran: End Persecution of Baha’is
(New York) – The Iranian government should immediately stop harassing and arbitrarily detaining members of the Baha’i community, Human Rights Watch said today.
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UN Security Council: Better Shelter, Security Needed for Haiti Victims
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The United Nations Security Council should make improving the quality and security of camps for displaced victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake a top priority. The Security Council…Continue Reading
UN Security Council: Better Shelter, Security Needed for Haiti Victims
The United Nations Security Council should make improving the quality and security of camps for displaced victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake a top priority. The Security Council is being briefed today on …Continue Reading