Human Rights

Around 23 million boys have married before reaching 15; ‘we can end this violation’ says UNICEF chief

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Adolescents in Gujara Municipality of Rautahat District in Nepal perform a skit on child...

DR Congo: No Justice for 2014 Massacre

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An 18-year-old student who was shot while fleeing an attack by unidentified gunmen on a church service in...

Honduras: Abortion Ban’s Dire Consequences

Honduras’ total ban on abortion in all circumstances puts women and girls in danger and violates their rights, Human Rights Watch said on June 06, 2019, releasing a web feature on the topic. Abortion in Honduras is illegal in all circumstances,...

Colombia: Rights experts condemn killing of reintegrated former rebel fighter, call for respect of peace process

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UN observers removing the last of more than 8,112 guns carried by the FARC-EP.

Sudan: Halt Attacks on Protesters

Sudan’s forces violently attacked protesters, bystanders, and medical workers on June 3, 2019, reportedly killing at least 35 people and injuring hundreds, Human Rights Watch said on June 04, 2019. The forces attacking protesters included the Rapid...

Jordan: Crackdown on Political Activists

Jordanian authorities have increasingly targeted political and anti-corruption activists on charges that violate the right to free expression, Human Rights Watch said on June 04, 2019. Since mid-March 2019, the authorities have detained over a dozen...

Iraq: French Citizens Allege Torture, Coercion

Two French citizens tried in recent days in Iraq for affiliation with the Islamic State (also known as ISIS) have alleged that they were tortured or coerced to confess, Human Rights Watch said on May 31, 2019.

El Salvador: Fix Flawed Transitional Justice Bill

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Women carry a banner of photos of missing persons on a day dedicated to the...

Thailand: No Arrests for Assaults on Junta Critics

Authorities in Thailand should urgently and impartially investigate repeated attacks on prominent pro-democracy activists, Human Rights Watch said on May 29, 2019.

Pakistan: Investigate North Waziristan Deaths

Pakistan authorities should impartially investigate the deaths of at least three people during violence between Pashtun activists and the army in North Waziristan on May 26, 2019, Human Rights Watch said on May 30, 2019.

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