Morocco’s Hidden Repression

Toward the end of his reign, Morocco’s King Hassan II eased his iron-fisted grip on the country, releasing long-serving political prisoners and allowing more space for dissent.

Spies Like Us: The Assange Indictment

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia indictment of Julian Assange is a curious document.

Sri Lanka: Security Forces Assault Peaceful Protesters

(New York) – In the early hours of July 22, 2022, Sri Lankan security forces forcibly dispersed people at a peaceful protest site and assaulted protesters in central Colombo, injuring more than 50 people and arresting at least 9 others, Human Rights Watch said today. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took office

Philippines: Marcos Should Focus on Rights Issues

(Manila) – Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.should demonstrate a serious commitment to human rights in his first State of the Nation Address on July 25, 2022, Human Rights Watch said today.

Indonesian Women Speak Out on Dress Codes

(Jakarta) – Most of Indonesia’s provinces and dozens of cities and regencies impose discriminatory and abusive dress codes on women and girls, Human Rights Watch said today.