Cambodia: Investigate Land Activist’s ‘Disappearance’
Cambodian authorities should immediately reveal the whereabouts of a land activist forcibly disappeared in Preah Vihear province, Human Rights Watch said on March 20, 2019.
Saudi Arabia: Abusive Charges Against Women Activists
Saudi Arabia’s charges against women’s rights defenders appear almost entirely related to their human rights activities, Human Rights Watch said on March 21, 2019. Saudi Arabia opened individual trials on March 13, 2019 of 11 activists, most of them...
Myanmar: Women, Girls Trafficked as ‘Brides’ to China
The Myanmar and Chinese governments have failed to stem the trafficking of ethnic Kachin women and girls as “brides” to families in China, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on March 21, 2019.
Tajikistan: Release Gravely Ill Activist
The Tajik government should immediately and unconditionally release a seriously ill political activist who says he has been tortured, nine human rights groups said on March 20, 2019. The prisoner, Mahmadali Hayit, is deputy head of the Islamic...
Japan: Compelled Sterilization of Transgender People
Japan’s government should stop forcing transgender people to be surgically sterilized if they want legal recognition of their gender identity, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on March 19, 2019. Requiring a medical intervention as a...
UN will do ‘utmost to prevent and mitigate any risk of violence’ in DR Congo, pledges Mission chief
Gaza investigators call on Israel to review ‘rules of engagement’ as Gaza protest anniversary looms
Protesters walking towards the Gaza separation fence, bordering Israel.The UN Independent...
Egypt: Uncover Missing Politician’s Whereabouts
Egyptian authorities should exert serious efforts to find and reveal the whereabouts of Mostafa al-Nagar, a former parliament member who has been missing for nearly five months, Human Rights Watch said on March 19, 2019.
Thailand: Structural Flaws Subvert Election
Thailand’s military government has failed to create conditions for a free and fair national election on March 24, 2019, Human Rights Watch on March 19, 2019. The process for forming a new government, in which the junta-appointed Senate will have half...
Niger: “fifth wife” slavery practice outlawed
Hadijatou Mani
