Sri Lanka: Revoke Sweeping New Order to Restrict Protest
(New York) – The Sri Lankan government should reverse a new regulation that unlawfully restricts protests in large areas of the capital, Colombo, Human Rights Watch said today.
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White House Offers Asylum to Russians Fleeing the Mobilization
The White House is converting asylum laws into another weapon in its proxy war against Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
Multipolar World Order – Part 2
In Part 1, we discussed the nature of “world order” and global governance.
Statement Regarding BSR’s HRA for Meta on Palestine & Israel
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, commend the publication of Business for Social Responsibility’s (BSR) Human Rights Due Diligence Report of Arabic and Hebrew content on Meta’s platforms in the Israel/Palestine context in May 2021. For years, digital and human rights organizations have been calling for an
Japan Should Strengthen New Business and Human Rights Guidelines
Japan’s recently adopted guidelines on responsible use of supply chains are a missed opportunity to entrench strong human rights requirements in a global business superpower.
Venezuela: UN Experts Mandate Should be Renewed
We thank the UN Fact-Finding Mission for its reports highlighting ongoing serious human rights abuses in Venezuela.
ICC Starts Trial against Central African Republic Rebel Leader
Today, the trial of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Seleka commander in the Central African Republic, began before International Criminal Court (ICC).
Latin America Should Take a Stand on Repression in Russia
While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to draw global attention, the international community should not forget Russia’s ongoing repression within its own territory and its dire impact on Russian citizens. Just as many Latin American nations have spoken out about the situation in Venezuela at the United
Lebanon: Syrian Refugee Apparently Tortured to Death
(Beirut) – Lebanese authorities should transfer the prosecution of security force members charged in the torture and murder of a Syrian refugee from inherently unfair military courts to the ordinary criminal courts, Human Rights Watch, Legal Agenda, Amnesty International, and MENA Rights Group said today. Members of State Security, one of
Deafening Silences: propaganda through censorship, smearing and coercion
There is a case to be made that the most important part of any propaganda campaign is the drive to ensure that certain voices, claims and arguments either never see the light of day or otherwise remain contained within “fringe” or “alternative” circles.
Since the start of the COVID event,
“Political Protest Is Not a White Collar Crime”
On July 30, 2002, President George W.
PayPal defunds The Expose… Again
The Expose has had its account terminated by PayPal again because PayPal wants to control your choices and tell you which organisations you may and may not support
Multipolar World Order – Part 1
Russia’s war with Ukraine is first and foremost a tragedy for the people of both countries, especially those who live—and die—in the battle zones.
Guinea: Landmark Trial for 2009 Massacre
(Conakry) – The long-delayed trial of 11 men accused of responsibility for the 2009 Guinean security forces’ massacre of more than 150 peaceful demonstrators and the rape of scores of women in a stadium in Conakry, the capital, is scheduled to open on September 28, 2022.
The commencement of the trial
Interview: Paying the Price for Defending Human Rights in Burundi
How did you meet Nkina? Tony is a lawyer who used to work with a group advocating for human rights and better prison conditions.