China: Muslim-Majority States Whitewash Abuses
More than a dozen member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) signed a statement supporting China’s policies in Xinjiang that ignored widespread repression of the region’s Muslims, Human Rights Watch said on July 17, 2019. The...
Algeria/Western Sahara: Three Dissidents Behind Bars
The government-in-exile that administers the camps in Algeria for refugees from Western Sahara is detaining three critics while an investigating judge explores treason and other charges against them, Human Rights Watch said on July 16, 2019.
Nicaragua: US Should Sanction President Ortega
The Trump administration should impose sanctions on Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and other top officials implicated in the brutal crackdown on protests that began in April 2018, Human Rights Watch said on July 16, 2019.
Support Needed to Tackle ICC Shortcomings
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Syria: Suspects’ Families Assets Seized
The Syrian government is punishing entire families of people placed arbitrarily on a list of alleged terrorists by freezing their assets, Human Rights Watch said on July 16, 2019. The government should end collective punishment of families, provide...
US: New Rule Flouts Asylum Norms
In Tijuana, migrants can no longer simply show up at...
Afghanistan: Special Forces Raid Medical Clinic
Afghan special forces raided a medical clinic in Wardak province on the night of July 8-9, 2019, and executed four civilians, Human Rights Watch said on July 12, 2019. Afghan authorities should promptly and thoroughly investigate the attack and...
Philippines: UN Takes Critical Step Toward Accountability
The United Nations Human Rights Council’s adoption of a resolution on the Philippines is crucial for holding the government accountable for thousands of “drug war” killings and other abuses, Human Rights Watch said on July 11, 2019. The council’s 41st...
UN experts voice ‘deep concern’ over Iran’s ‘consistent pattern’ of denying life-saving medical treatment to detainees
The flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran flying at United Nations headquarters in New York.
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UN rights chief ‘appalled’ by US border detention conditions, says holding migrant children may violate international law
