Articles by Human Rights Watch
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Russia: Navalny sentenced to 19 years in a maximum-security prison
The anti-corruption activist was convicted on several spurious charges including extremism, creating an NGO that the Russian authorities consider incites illegal activities, and the rehabilitation of Nazism.
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Anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric undermines rights in Lebanon
Government inaction fuels violence against LGBTQI+ people and quelling activism around rights.
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Russia: Bill bans work with most foreign groups
Russia’s lower house of parliament has adopted a bill prohibiting collaboration with unregistered foreign non-governmental organizations, severely limiting civic space.
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Renewed commitment to equal access should mark ICC anniversary year
“Erasing double standards in access to justice won’t happen overnight, or even in one year or decade. But progress is possible, as long as the international community seeks it.” – HRW
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Eswatini: Still no justice for 2021 violence
Two years after a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters by security forces, authorities in eSwatini continue to resist calls for democratic reform.
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Turkey: Police arrest at least 160 at banned Pride marches
The bans on Pride marches – although consistent with President Erdoğan anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric – have been found unlawful in several recent judicial decisions.
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Greek authorities must end smear campaign against prominent rights activist
“Trying to intimidate activists who are exposing human rights violations committed by Greek officials has no place in an EU member state. The European Commission should step in and press Greece to immediately stop harassing civil society groups and activists.”
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India: Internet shutdowns hurt vulnerable communities
Human Rights Watch interviewed more than 70 people, including those directly affected by internet shutdowns in several locations.