Articles by Human Rights Watch
Online support group for LGBT children faces court hearing in Russia
A court in Saint Petersburg will hear a case against an online group for allegedly violating Russia’s anti-LGBT “propaganda law.” Deti 404, or Children 404, is an online support group for LGBT children to discuss violence and harassment they face at school and home and receive help.
Kuwaiti authorities disperse opposition demonstration, arrest 16 protesters
Eleven of the protesters were released on March 25 and are expected to face charges of illegal gathering. Five remain in custody and may face charges of attacking law enforcement offices in addition to the illegal gathering charges.
In landmark ruling, India’s Supreme Court chooses to protect online speech
By striking down Section 66A as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has struck a blow for free expression in the world’s largest democracy.
Rights activist sentenced to three years in prison in Oman
Said Jaddad, 48, a prominent pro-reform blogger, is being held at the detention facility in the southern city of Salalah.
New resource exposes voter records of UN Rights Council’s member states on human rights issues
The records of United Nations Human Rights Council members in addressing egregious rights violations in individual countries are scrutinized in the updated “VotesCount” website.
Four activists against military rule charged for violating protest ban in Thailand
On 16 March 2015, Bangkok police charged four activists for violating the ban on political activity and holding a public gathering of more than five people.
Mass arrest of activists follows pro-democracy news conference in DRC
The arrest of at least 26 activists and others in Kinshasa on 15 March 2015 followed a news conference by the pro-democracy youth movement Filimbi, organized with support from the U.S. embassy in Kinshasa.
Nepal refuses to ‘indulge’ Tibetans’ freedom of expression
On 10 March every year, Tibetans worldwide commemorate the failed 1959 rebellion against Chinese rule. With a growing Chinese influence over Nepal, the Nepalese government stands strong against Tibetan exiles protesting in support of their homeland.