Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)

June 20

Sudan: Human Rights in Sudan - Testimony of Jehanne Henry, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission [press release]

Mr. Chairman, thank you for allowing me to testify today and to the committee for continuing to focus on the situation in Sudan. Human Rights Watch has worked on Sudan for more... Read more »

Sierra Leone: Investigate Alleged Rebel Arms Supplier - Former Associate of Charles Taylor, Rebels Identified in Freetown [press release]

The Sierra Leone authorities should open a criminal investigation of a suspected arms supplier for his alleged involvement in international crimes during Sierra Leone's civil war.... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Examining Prospects for Democratic Reform and Economic Recovery in Zimbabwe [document]

Thank you Chairman Coons, Ranking Member Flake, and other members of the committee for providing Human Rights Watch the opportunity to testify at this hearing on Zimbabwe. I would... Read more »

Tanzania: Police Abuse, Torture, Impede HIV Services - People Most At Risk Driven Underground By Discrimination, Violence [press release]

Tanzanians who are most at risk of HIV face widespread police abuse and often can't get help when they are victims of crime, Human Rights Watch and the Wake Up and Step Forward... Read more »
Sudan: Satellite Images Confirm Villages Destroyed - ICC Suspect Involved in Attacks Remains At-Large [press release]

Satellite images confirm the wholesale destruction of villages in Central Darfur in an attack in April 2013 by a militia leader sought by the International Criminal Court, Human... Read more »

Tunisia: Court Jails Rapper for 'Insulting' Police [press release]

The two-year prison sentence for a Tunisian rapper on June 13, 2013, for "insulting the police" in a song violates freedom of speech, Human Rights Watch said today. Read more »
Tunisia: Sweeping Political Exclusion Law - Proposal Violates Fundamental Rights [press release]

Tunisia's legislature should amend the latest draft of a law intended to bar government officials under former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali from holding public office for... Read more »

Libya: No Impunity for 'Black Saturday' Benghazi Deaths [press release]

Libyan authorities should promptly and thoroughly investigate the violent clashes in Benghazi on June 8, 2013, that left 32 people dead. The authorities should also hold those who... Read more »

Sudan: General Debate On the OHCHR Report On South Sudan [press release]

Human Rights Watch welcomes the conclusions of reports of the High Commissioner for Human Rights presented to the Human Rights Council at its 21st and 23rd session and shares her... Read more »
Ghana: Mine Accident Highlights Risk to Children in Artisanal Gold Mining [analysis]

A recent mining accident that killed 16 people at an unlicensed artisanal gold mine in Ghana underscores the need for tougher measures to end child labor and protect the safety of... Read more »

Somalia: Somalia - Strengthen Human Rights Law - Ensure Meaningful Civil Society Consultations [press release]

The Somali parliament should revise the draft law establishing a national human rights commission to ensure a robust, independent body with a broad mandate and enforcement powers,... Read more »
Somalia: Comment to Somalia's Parliamentary Committee On Human Rights [press release]

Somalia's provisional constitution provides for the establishment of a national human rights commission.[1] A draft law is currently before parliament. Given the devastating human... Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Statement By Human Rights Watch Before the UN Human Rights Council On the Human Rights Situation in Côte d'Ivoire [press release]

Human Rights Watch welcomes the willingness of the government of Côte d'Ivoire to renew the Independent Expert's mandate, demonstrating its commitment to improve the... Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: UN Human Rights Council - Interactive Dialogue With the Independent Expert On Côte d'Ivoire [press release]

Human Rights Watch welcomes the willingness of the government of Côte d'Ivoire to renew the Independent Expert's mandate, demonstrating its commitment to improve the... Read more »

South Sudan: Child and Forced Marriage in South Sudan [press release]

Human Rights Watch will present a photography exhibition, 'Dowry - Child and Forced Marriage in South Sudan,' from June 13 to 26, 2013. The exhibit, by the award-winning... Read more »
Burundi: UN Human Rights Council - Adoption of the Outcome of the UPR of Burundi [press release]

Human Rights Watch welcomes the outcome of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Burundi, which includes important recommendations on the protection of civil and political as well... Read more »
Mali: Need for Discipline, Accountability by All Sides in Malian Conflict [opinion]

Renewed abuses by ethnic Tuareg rebels and Malian army soldiers are a step backward for human rights protection in northern Mali, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 5, 2013,... Read more »
Eritrea: 'Govt Among Worst Human Rights Violators in World'

The Eritrean government remains among the worst human rights violators in the world. The report of the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea confirms the patterns of abuses that Human... Read more »

Zimbabwe: Security Forces Pose Election Risk in Zimbabwe [press release]

Zimbabwe’s “unity government” should carry out reforms to ensure that state security forces conduct themselves in a non-partisan and professional manner before... Read more »
Africa: Concern 0ver Restriction on NGO Activities [press release]

Human Rights Watch is extremely concerned by increased restrictions affecting NGO activities in many countries, in particular restrictions to access to funding as highlighted in... Read more »
Egypt: Unjust Verdict in Rights Workers' Trial - Pardon Convicted Employees, Amend Law Regulating Independent Groups [press release]

The Cairo Criminal Court's conviction of 43 nongovernmental organization (NGO) workers on June 4, 2013, violates the right to freedom of association. The convictions are based on a... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Security Forces Pose Election Risk - Beatings and Harassment of Perceived Opposition Supporters [press release]

Zimbabwe's "unity government" should carry out reforms to ensure that state security forces conduct themselves in a non-partisan and professional manner before the country holds... Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia - Bystanders Shot in Clash With Police - Investigate Use of Deadly Force At Protests [press release]

Several apparent bystanders were shot as police used force to suppress violent protests in Tunis on May 19, 2013, Human Rights Watch said today. One person was killed and at least... Read more »

Burundi: Online Newspaper Forum Suspended - Government Should Allow Publication of Comments, Debate [press release]

The decision by the National Communication Council to suspend the readers' forum of the Burundian newspaper Iwacu infringes on the right to freedom of expression. The government... Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - ICC Suspect At Scene of Fresh Crimes - Surrender Ali Kosheib, Protect Civilians in Darfur [press release]

A Sudanese commander wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) led or participated in deadly attacks on ethnic Salamat communities in Central Darfur during April 2013, Human... Read more »

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