Articles by Human Rights Watch
Bangladesh crackdown on social media commentary
Groups urge the repeal of section 57 of the ICT Act which is used to arrest government critics.
Prominent LGBTQI+ activist arrested in Lebanon, forced to cancel Beirut Pride Events
The crackdown violates freedom of assembly and association and is a step backward in a country that has made progress toward respecting the rights of sexual minorities.
Turkish government targets thousands of academics
Since the failed coup of 2016, thousands of educators have been fired and hundreds prosecuted on dubious terrorism-related charges.
Saudi Arabia sees dramatic increase in detention without trial
Saudi Arabia is detaining thousands of people without referring them to courts for criminal proceedings.
Nepal: New government needs to prioritize rights
Human Rights Watch letter to Prime Minister sets out top concerns
‘No Longer Alone’: LGBT Voices from the Middle East, North Africa
LGBT activists from Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa are defying state-sponsored repression and social stigma.
Hungary: Election win for Fidesz is not a mandate for rights abuse
There are already signs that the new government plans to deepen its crackdown on independent groups and critical voices.
China urged to free anti-censorship activist Zhen Jianghua
The citizen journalist has been held incommunicado for the past six months