Articles by Human Rights Watch
Abduction of activists on the rise in Burkina Faso
Burkinabé authorities are taking extra-judicial measures to censor and silence perceived critics and opponents.
Russia: Memorial co-chair sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for “discrediting” army
The charges stem from an article Oleg Orlov wrote criticising Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and suggesting that Russia was descending into fascism.
Kremlin bears responsibility for Alexei Navalny’s death
“For more than a decade the Kremlin persecuted, imprisoned, and tormented Navalny. The Russian authorities bear full responsibility for what has happened to Navalny, starting with his first politically motivated arrest” – HRW
Hungary: Constraining media freedom, undermining access to information
“The Hungarian government’s interference with media freedom and pluralism, part of its systematic attack on the rule of law, obstructs the work of independent journalists in holding the authorities to account and prevents the public from accessing information” – HRW
Egypt: Court punishes activists for challenging al-Sisi
Prison sentences aim at deterring peaceful dissent.
Greece: Rule of law under threat, media freedom deteriorating
Rights groups and press freedom organisations call on the European Commission to take immediate action to address the deterioration of media freedom and the rule of law in Greece and its impact on fundamental rights.
Spyware targets Human Rights Watch staff in Jordan
Over 30 journalists, activists, politicians also among Pegasus targets.
Senegal: Pre-election crackdown
The crackdown on the opposition, media, and civil society intensifies ahead of Senegal’s polling day.