Articles by Human Rights Watch
Sudan: “No longer at the precipice of mass atrocities; it has fallen over the edge”
Sexual violence is rising, civilians face widespread attacks, and journalists and human rights defenders are being silenced, warn rights groups.
Tajik authorities should release activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov and drop charges against him
While crossing the Lithuanian border in January, Nasriddinov was arrested by Belarusian authorities at the request of Tajik authorities. In February, Belarus agreed to send him to Tajikistan.
No consensus reached on proposed UN cybercrime treaty
“As it stands, the draft treaty risks not just legitimising the misuse of cybercrime laws to quash dissent and expand state control, but expanding this misuse to other countries.”
Kyrgyz authorities seek to shut down Kloop Media
The lawsuit seeking the closure of Kloop Media is the most recent in a string of attacks on freedom of media and freedom of expression in Kyrgyzstan.
Iran: Mass arrests of women’s rights defenders
“The arbitrary arrests of a dozen activists are aimed at suppressing popular discontent with ongoing impunity and rights violations.”
Russia should release deported civic journalist Iryna Danylovych
Russian authorities deported to Russia a wrongfully imprisoned Ukrainian rights defender and civic journalist, Iryna Danylovych, and are denying her access to medical treatment in custody.
International community has not fulfilled its promises to Afghan refugees
“The way the world, and especially the EU responded to help refugees from Ukraine set a good example. Resettlement programs should be quick and efficient, and include legal and safe pathways out of Afghanistan”.
Ecuador: Killing of presidential candidate is a blow to democracy
Villavicencio, a journalist and former legislator, had a long record of exposing corruption, human rights violations, and abuses by organized crime.