UN human rights chief says ‘change system’ in Egypt, praises protest movement
GENEVA – The U.N.’s top human rights official on Tuesday praised the protest movement in Egypt and called on authorities to change a system that encourages abuses of the country’s people, in an unusually frank call from a U.N. official.Continue Reading
Japan: Governor Should Retract Homophobic Comments
(Tokyo) – The governor of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara, should immediately retract his recent statements denigrating lesbians and gay men, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Bimberi human rights audit underway
The ACT Human Rights Commissioner says a review into Canberra’s youth justice system will improve services at the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre.Continue Reading
Gaza Strip: Police Prevent Egypt Solidarity Demonstration
(Jerusalem) – Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip prevented Gazans from demonstrating in solidarity with protesters in Egypt, according to witnesses who spoke to Human Rights Watch.
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Egypt: Impunity for Torture Fuels Days of Rage
(Cairo) – Torture is an endemic problem in Egypt and ending police abuse has been a driving element behind the massive popular demonstrations that swept Egypt over the past week, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.read moreContinue Reading
Tunisie : Les agressions de manifestants par la police doivent cesser
(Tunis, le 31 janvier 2011) – La violence dont a fait preuve la police envers les manifestants ces derniers temps à Tunis démontre la nécessité pour le gouvernement de transition tunisien d’abandonner les moyens de répression violents employés rContinue Reading
Demonstrating against the media law in Hungary
By Dori Átol, campaign coordinator of Amnesty International Hungary
Despite freezing conditions around 6-8,000 people gathered in front of the Parliament building in Budapest on 27 January to protest against the media law that came into effect in Hu…Continue Reading
Appeal to President Porfirio Lobo Sosa to Investigate Recent Murders of Transgender Women in Honduras
President Porfirio Lobo Sosa
Antiguo Edificio de Cancillería, Edificio José Cecilio del Valle
Boulevard Juan Pablo II
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Dear President Porfirio Lobo Sosa,
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Honduras: Investigate Murders of Transgender Women
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Arab govts must heed Egypt lessons: US rights group
Human Rights Watch called on Middle East governments on Monday to learn the lessons of the Tunisian and Egyptian uprisings and improve the freedom of their people.Continue Reading
Letter to Secretary Clinton One Year After Historic Internet Speech
Dear Secretary Clinton,
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Tunisia: End Police Attacks on Protesters
(Tunis) – Fresh police violence against protesters in Tunis underscores the need for Tunisia’s transitional government to break with the brutally repressive ways of the past, Human Rights Watch said today. On January 29, 2011, Human Rights Watch observ…Continue Reading
African Union Calls for ‘Expeditious’ Start to Habré Trial
(Addis Ababa) – Senegal should start proceedings against Chad’s former dictator Hissene Habre immediately, Human Rights Watch said today, echoing a call from African Union heads of state and government. In a resolution adopted at its summit on January …Continue Reading
US rights group slams PA for busting pro-Egypt demo
Human Rights Watch on Monday criticised the Palestinian Authority for breaking up a rally in support of the Egyptian protests and said those who organised it were harassed.Continue Reading
Kuwait: Free Speech and Assembly Under Attack
(Kuwait City) – Kuwait carried out a major crackdown on freedom of expression and assembly during 2010, Human Rights Watch said today, in issuing its World Report 2011.
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