Jordan: 70,000 Syrians Trapped at Border
Jordan should immediately allow humanitarian agencies to resume life-saving aid deliveries to 70,000 Syrians stuck in appalling conditions at its northeastern border. The authorities should also resume procedures allowing Syrians to leave the border...
Pakistan: Renewed Threats to Afghan Refugees
The Pakistani government should reduce rights violations against Afghan refugees by extending their legal residency status until at least December 31, 2017, Human Rights Watch said on Jul 1,2016. On June 29, 2016, the government extended registered...
US: Don’t Fund Child Soldiers Abroad
The Obama administration should require foreign governments receiving United States military aid to immediately end their use of child soldiers, Human Rights Watch said on June 30, 2016. On the same day, the US State Department issued a new list of...
UN: Suspend Saudi Arabia from Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly should immediately suspend Saudi Arabia’s membership rights on the UN Human Rights Council, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said on June 29. A two-thirds majority of the General Assembly may suspend the...
Burma: Dismantle Infrastructure of Repression
Burma’s new government should use its parliamentary majority to repeal or amend the many military and colonial-era laws used to criminalize peaceful speech and assembly, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on June 29.
US, France Backed Convicted Chad Dictator
The United States and France supported Hissène Habré, the former Chadian dictator who was convicted of atrocity crimes on May 30, 2016, throughout his rule, Human Rights Watch said in two reports released on June 28.
Egypt: Travel Ban on Women’s Rights Leader
Egyptian authorities have banned the prominent director of a women’s rights organization from traveling outside the country. On June 27, 2016, Interior Ministry passport control officers at Cairo International Airport stopped Mozn Hassan, the director...
Central African Republic: Police Unit Killed 18 in Cold Blood
Members of a special anti-crime unit in the Central African Republic unlawfully executed at least 18 people and possibly more between April 2015 and March 2016, Human Rights Watch said on June 26.
On International Day, UN chief urges end to 'dehumanizing' practice for victims of torture
Singers wearing hats advocating “No Torture” line up before performing at a Human Rights Day event outside...
In Paris, Ban calls for 'humane solution' for refugees and migrants
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) and François Hollande, President of France,...
