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(New York) – Syrian authorities should not prosecute a political activist for statements criticizing Iran’s 2009 presidential election and should release him immediately, Human Rights Watch said today. Such a prosecution would appear to be a violation …Continue Reading

(New York) – Armenia has denied a broadcast license to an independent television station, A1+, despite a European Court of Human Rights judgment that previous denials violated freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today.
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(New York) – The UN Security Council’s decision on December 16, 2010, to shame publicly the armed groups that target women for sexual abuse is a tremendous step toward ending this horrendous practice, Human Rights Watch said today.
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(New York) – Sudan’s ruling political parties should guarantee protection of national minorities and allay public fears of discrimination following the January 9, 2011 referendum on southern succession, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Very concerned about the current political and security situation in Ivory Coast, our organizations firmly condemn acts of violence against civilians and constraints to their fundamental rights and liberties.
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(Brussels) – The European Union’s High Representative, Catherine Ashton, should ensure that the new EU diplomatic service is equipped to carry out the EU’s commitments on human rights and international law, Human Rights Watch said today.
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