Uganda: End Delay in Death-in-Custody Case
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions should complete investigations into the August 2010 killing of a suspect in police custody and ensure that a trial begins expeditiously, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to...
Bangladesh: Find Killers of Labor Activist
The Bangladeshi government should publicly explain what efforts have been made to investigate the abduction, torture, and killing of the labor rights activist Aminul Islam two years ago, including alleged links to state officials, Human Rights Watch...
United States: Ban Landmines, Don’t Just Clear Them
A Norwegian People's Aid clearance expert at a site in the town of Tibnine, South Lebanon.
Nepal: Increased Pressure from China Threatens Tibetans
Nepal has imposed increasing restrictions on Tibetans living in the country as a result of strong pressure from China, Human Rights Watch said in a new report published. The new Nepali government should make it clear to China that it will accept...
China: Investigate Police Violence at Eco-Protests
The Chinese government should impartially investigate apparent excessive use of force by police against environmental protests in Maoming, Guangdong province, Human Rights Watch said. A police crackdown against hundreds of Maoming residents...
Russia: New Assault on Advocacy Groups
The upper chamber of Russia’s parliament is working on new amendments to force advocacy groups to register as “foreign agents,” Human Rights Watch said. Under the new proposal, the Justice Ministry could register groups as “foreign agents” without...
UK: Migrant Domestic Workers Face Serious Abuse
A domestic worker holds up her UK Overseas Domestic Worker visa. Following changes to the...
Thailand: Separatists Targeting Teachers in South
Separatist insurgents in Thailand’s southern border provinces should immediately end attacks on teachers and other civilians, Human Rights Watch said. Since January 2014, insurgents have killed three ethnic Thai Buddhist teachers in the conflict-...
Aid Agencies: "We Cannot Stop the War, but we Can Ease Immense Human Suffering"
A month after the adoption of Security Council resolution 2139, assessments show that progress on humanitarian access in Syria has been very limited.
Military Men More Distressed by Sexual Harassment than Military Women, Research Finds
Military men who are targets of frightening and threatening sexual harassment may experience more distress and work performance problems than military women who face the same treatment, according to research published by the American Psychological...
