China: Permit Liu Xiaobo to Freely Seek Medical Care
The Chinese government should immediately and unconditionally allow 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo and his detained wife, Liu Xia, to obtain medical treatment wherever they want, in China or abroad, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 26. They...
Strengthen existing protections to curb negative impact of sanctions, UN rights expert urges EU
European Union headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
DR Congo: UN Experts to Investigate Kasai Region Violence
The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution on June 23, 2017, directing the UN high commissioner for human rights to send a team of international experts to investigate alleged human rights violations and abuses in the...
China: Don't Return 5 Refugees to North Korea
China should immediately release five North Korean refugees held in Chinese detention and agree not to return them to North Korea, where they would face grave danger, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 23. China should protect the five refugees and let...
Morocco: Protest Leader Alleges Police Beat Him
Police arrested and severely beat the de facto leader of ongoing social protests in Morocco’s Rif region, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said on Jun 22, based on an account the protest leader gave his lawyer. Authorities are...
Saudi Arabia: Leadership Change Should Prioritize Improving Rights
Newly appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should use his authority to end longstanding abuses against Saudi dissidents and rights activists and to make a public commitment for rights reforms, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 22. The succession...
Iraq's children caught in cycle of violence and poverty as conflict escalates, UNICEF warns
A young boy stands next to a fence surrounding the football pitch at Al-Shuhadaa Stadium in...
Philippines: LGBT Students Face Bullying, Abuse
Students across the Philippines experience bullying and discrimination in school because of their sexual orientation and gender identity, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Jun 21. While Philippine law provides protections against...
Brazil: Domestic Violence Victims Denied Justice
Staff from the Humanitarian Support...
Mexico: Investigate Spyware Attack
Mexican authorities should ensure a prompt, thorough, and credible investigation into evidence that advanced spyware sold to the government targeted human rights defenders, journalists, and anti-corruption activists, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 20...
