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Afghanistan: US Should Prioritize Rights, Civilian Protection

(New York) – The US government should address fears of increased insecurity fueled by its announced plan to withdraw all military forces from Afghanistan by committing to expanded support for human rights, including women’s rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The US should boost assistance for education and health, especially

The European Bank Should Speak Out About Egypt’s Abuses

Bénédicte Jeannerod is France director at Human Rights Watch. Lorena Cotza is communications lead at Coalition for Human Rights in Development.

New Laws Further Stifle Freedom of Speech in Belarus

On April 2, Belarus’ parliament moved forward eight bills, including a raft of amendments to the country’s Mass Media Law and Mass Gatherings Law.

Morocco: Release Omar Radi and Guarantee Fair Trial Proceedings

As the trial of award-winning journalist and human rights activist Omar Radi is set to begin in Morocco on April 6, 2021, the undersigned organizations call on Moroccan authorities to grant him provisional release and guarantee fair trial proceedings for all parties. The trial opens in a context where what

Afghanistan: Taliban Target Journalists, Women in Media

(New York) – Taliban forces are deliberately targeting journalists and other media workers, including women, in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today.

Belarus: Crackdown on Independent Journalism

(Moscow) – Belarusian authorities have escalated repression against independent journalists in the past five months, Human Rights Watch said today.

Malaysia: Revoke ‘Fake News’ Ordinance

(Bangkok) – Malaysian authorities should revoke a new “fake news” ordinance that poses a serious threat to freedom of expression and privacy and the right to a fair trial, Human Rights Watch said today. The Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021 was issued on March 11, 2021 under the January

Condemnation of Egypt’s Abuses at UN Rights Body

(Geneva, March 12, 2021) – Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from around the world expressed their strong support today for a joint declaration by UN member states condemning the human rights situation in Egypt, which was delivered at the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council. In the declaration, governments expressed “deep

Philippines: Killings Highlight Need for International Action

(New York) – Philippine security force raids that killed nine activists on March 7, 2021, highlight the need for United Nations member countries to decisively address the worsening human rights situation in the Philippines, Human Rights Watch said today. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights should consider

Thailand: Activists Jailed for Criticizing Monarchy

(New York) – Thailand’s Bangkok Criminal Court has ordered three prominent democracy activists to pretrial detention on charges of insulting the monarchy, Human Rights Watch said today.

Malaysia: Court Punishes News Site for Reader Comments

(Bangkok) – The Malaysian Federal Court decision holding an online news site responsible for reader comments contravenes international human rights standards and will chill free speech in Malaysia, Human Rights Watch said today. The court on February 18, 2021, held Malaysiakini in contempt for five comments posted by readers even though

Cambodia: Internet Censorship, Control Expanded

(Bangkok) – The Cambodian government’s new National Internet Gateway will enable the government to increase online surveillance, censorship, and control of the internet that will seriously infringe on rights to free expression and privacy, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 16, 2021, Prime Minister Hun Sen signed the sub-decree

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Ministry of Unification

February 15, 2021 Human Rights Watch Submission to the Ministry of Unification Regarding the Interpretation Guidelines of the Amendments of the Development of Inter-Korean Relations Act We are writing in response to your call for comments regarding the Interpretation Guidelines for the Scope of Application of Article 24(1)3