Gambia: Free Speech Ban Threatens Rights in Vote Aftermath
Gambian authorities should respect the rights of Gambians to peacefully express their views on the outcome of the December 1, 2016 presidential election. Prior to the vote, incumbent President Yahya Jammeh warned that protests against the election...
Philippines: Don’t Reinstate Death Penalty
The Philippine House of Representatives should reject a proposal to reinstate the death penalty, Human Rights Watch said on Dec 03. On November 29, 2016, the Judicial Reforms Subcommittee approved Congress House Bill No. 1 (Death Penalty Law), which...
On International Day, UN spotlights need to combat forced labour, particularly of children
There are still over 11 million women in slavery around the world. We need to take action...
EU Counterterrorism Directive Seriously Flawed
European Union member states should ensure that a new effort to standardize counterterrorism laws does not undermine fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, a group of international human rights organizations said on November 30.
Cambodia: Free ‘ADHOC Five’ Rights Defenders
The Cambodian Supreme Court’s decision to refuse bail to five detained human rights defenders is part of the government’s persecution of Cambodia’s rights groups, Human Rights Watch said. On November 30, 2016, the court upheld pretrial detention for...
Cuba: Free Graffiti Artist
Cuban authorities should order the immediate release of Danilo Maldonado Machado, the graffiti artist known as “El Sexto,” Human Rights Watch said on November 30. Police arrested him after he posted a video of himself celebrating Fidel Castro’s death...
US: Suspend Saudi Arms Sales
The United States should immediately halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia following numerous unlawful coalition attacks in Yemen, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to President Barack Obama. The review announced by the US government following the October...
Egypt: Draft Law Bans Independent Civil Society Groups
A new law drafted by Egypt’s parliament would effectively prohibit independent non-governmental groups in the country by subjecting their work and funding to control by government authorities, including powerful security agencies, Human Rights Watch...
Uganda: Investigate Killings in Rwenzori Region
The grave of Anna Kuguma, who was killed in Katumba, Kirumya sub-county in Bundibugyo district, Uganda, around February 27...
Burma: End Prosecutions for Critical Speech
Burmese authorities continue to arrest and charge individuals, including members of the ruling party, for criticizing the military and government, Human Rights Watch said on Nov 27.
