Abolish criminal defamation provisions, Human Rights Watch urges as freelancer goes on trial
Pascale Bonnefoy faces a prison term after writing an article naming a retired military officer as responsible for terrorising political prisoners during the Pinochet regime.
Prominent rights advocate Jamal el-Haji arrested
El-Haji’s case highlights the need to reform oppressive criminal laws curtailing free expression, says Human Rights Watch.
Protect press freedom for Africa Cup, Human Rights Watch urges
The recent arrest of two journalists in Cabinda highlights the climate of intimidation, Human Rights Watch noted.
Human Rights Watch report notes pockets of improvement in repressive atmosphere
The report notes that while there is more space to write openly about certain subjects, criminal sanctions continue to stifle journalists and prohibit freedom of association.
End harsh repression in south, says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch report documents attacks by security forces on Southern Movement supporters as well as journalists, academics and other opinion-makers.
Stop attacks, harassment of activists, says Human Rights Watch
In recent days, authorities in Karshi and Margilan have detained human rights advocates to prevent them from meeting with a Human Rights Watch researcher.
Ban on information about sexual orientation would endanger youth, says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch urges Parliament to reject law proposal forbidding public information that encourages homosexual relations.
Human Rights Watch calls on government to release full reports into Guantanamo deaths
Researchers have found it impossible to get a clear picture of events the night the men died because the military reports they obtained have been heavily redacted.
Drop censorship of critical film, Human Rights Watch urges
Human Rights Watch called on the government to revoke the censorship board’s sweeping powers to restrict the right to freedom of expression.
Authorities deny entry to prominent human rights defender
Human Rights Watch urged the government to allow monitors into the country.
After one year in detention, prominent dissident’s fate still uncertain
Liu Xiaobo’s release hinges on international action, Human Rights Watch noted.
Free or charge rights defender, Human Rights Watch urges
Mouctar Diallo was detained for having given an interview to Voice of America radio the day after the 28 September massacre in Conakry.
Human Rights Watch submission to UN highlights free expression issues in the country
United Nations member states should express concerns about the dramatic deterioration of freedom of expression in Cambodia, Human Rights Watch said today.
Activist freed under government amnesty
Sanjar Umarov was released after serving four years of a seven-year prison sentence on politically-motivated charges.
Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism
IPI plans to use the Vienna Declaration as a tool that can be employed around the world to rally support for freedom of expression and press freedom.
Reverse ban on civil society group, Human Rights Watch urges
This is the first nongovernmental organization to be banned in Burundi, a worrisome development as the country gears up for presidential elections.