Election candidates should promote human rights, says Human Rights Watch
The country remains one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists, who also face harassment and legal action by government officials.
Government urged to release Cabinda rights defenders
Three human rights defenders were arrested, apparently on political grounds, following an 8 January 2010 attack on Togolese footballers in Cabinda.
Political and religious thinkers barred from entering the country
The authorities should cease denying entry to visiting speakers solely on the basis of their opinions, says Human Rights Watch.
Media remain muzzled as attempts at reform fail, says Human Rights Watch
No licences for independent media have been issued by the power-sharing government and journalists face intimidation and arrest for appearing to oppose the ZANU-PF party.
Sign an online letter calling for human rights reforms in the Olympic Movement
Abuses in China, Russia and Brazil show games need human rights standards, Human Rights Watch said as the 2010 Winter Olympics opened in Vancouver.
Human Rights Watch report documents mounting rights violations as government celebrates revolution’s anniversary
The scope of the government’s crackdown on dissent since the disputed June 2009 elections is even broader than previously reported, says Human Rights Watch.
UN Rights Council should press military government to reverse growing crackdown on dissent, says Human Rights Watch
Fiji will undergo its first Universal Periodic Review before the UN’s Human Rights Council in Geneva on 11 February 2010.
Writer to go on trial; expanding campaign to silence dissent
Prominent writer and democracy activist Tran Khai Thanh Thuy is to be put on trial on assault charges after thugs attacked and beat her in front of her home.
Stop blocking independent websites, says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch calls the government’s blocking of seven websites and YouTube a return to “the dark days of total media control.”
Human Rights Watch and RSF urge France to press Turkmen leader to end rights abuses
The Turkmen president’s visit is a key opportunity to urge improvements on human rights, said Human Rights Watch, RSF and other human rights organisations.
Microsoft should not undermine efforts to combat censorship, says Human Rights Watch
Recent public statements by Microsoft executives appear to contradict the company’s official statement of opposition to censorship.
Secretary of State’s speech recognises Internet as integral to development and stability
The US will devote the “resources necessary” to press for Internet freedom, Hillary Clinton said.
Abusers step up attacks on rights defenders, says Human Rights Watch in World Report
The human rights movement’s ability to exert pressure on behalf of victims has grown enormously, and this has spawned a reaction from abusive governments.
Activists charged with demonstrating illegally, chanting anti-state slogans and causing disorder
Security officers in Nag’ Hammadi arrested the activists and took their cell phones away before they had time to engage in any activities.
Prosecute Mortazavi for detention deaths, says Human Rights Watch
Parliamentary panel finds former prosecutor with history of rights abuse responsible.
Google challenges censorship
Other companies should follow suit, says Human Rights Watch.