Nigeria: Victims of Abductions Tell Their Stories
Women and girls abducted by the Islamist group Boko Haram are forced to marry, convert, and endure physical and psychological abuse, forced labor, and rape in captivity, Human Rights Watch said in a report released. The group has abducted more than...
Protect Yourself from Electronic Spying with 'Surveillance Self-Defense'
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) launched its updated "Surveillance Self-Defense" report today, a comprehensive how-to guide to protecting yourself from electronic spying for Internet users all over the world.
Malaysia: End Political Case Against Anwar
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail leave after a news conference in Kuala Lumpur.
UK urges Iran to reconsider death penalty
Thailand: No Justice 10 Years After Tak Bai Killings
The Thai government has yet to bring to justice police and military personnel responsible for the deaths of scores of protesters in Tak Bai in southern Thailand in 2004.
Iran: Stop Woman’s Execution
Iran’s judiciary should vacate the death sentence of Reyhaneh Jabbari and ensure that she receives a fair trial. She was convicted of murdering an older man in what she says was self defense. On September 29, 2014, prison authorities transferred...
Italy: Drop Charges Against Gay and Lesbian Activists
Perugia’s public prosecutor should immediately drop charges against six gay rights activists accused of disturbing the peace because they kissed during a demonstration in March 2014, Human Rights Watch said. The public prosecutor’s office notified the...
Malaysia: End Political Case Against Anwar
Malaysian authorities should end their politically motivated prosecution of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, Human Rights Watch said. On October 28, 2014, the Federal Court – the country’s highest court – will hear Anwar’s appeal of his March...
United Arab Emirates: Trapped, Exploited, Abused
Migrant domestic workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are beaten, exploited, and trapped in forced labor situations, Human Rights Watch said in a report released. The UAE government, about to take up an influential new role in the International...
Turkey: Abusive Policing Powers Bill
A new government bill before the Turkish parliament would expand police search and court seizure and wiretap powers, reversing reforms approved in February, 2014. The bill, which parliament should reject, would introduce a new charge that could...
