Bahrain: Only Independent Newspaper Shut Down
Bahraini authorities on June 4, 2017, ordered the immediate indefinite suspension of Al Wasat, the country’s only independent newspaper, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 18. The Bahrain authorities should immediately revoke the order. Al Wasat is one of...
Africa: Make Girls’ Access to Education a Reality
Millions of pregnant and married adolescent girls across many African countries are being denied their education because of discriminatory policies and practices, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 15, on the Day of the African Child. More than 49 million...
Egypt: Intensifying Repression of Basic Freedoms
Egyptian authorities in recent weeks have arrested at least 50 peaceful political activists, blocked at least 62 websites, and opened a criminal prosecution against a former presidential candidate, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 15. The actions are...
‘All of us can and must be prepared to speak out’ to halt abuse of older persons – UN rights expert
Elderly Bhutanese men commune with each other on a park bench.
Egypt: Intensifying Repression of Basic Freedoms
Egyptian authorities in recent weeks have arrested at least 50 peaceful political activists, blocked at least 62 websites, and opened a criminal prosecution against a former presidential candidate, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 15. The actions are...
Equatorial Guinea: Oil Wealth Squandered and Stolen
Equatorial Guinea’s mismanagement of its oil wealth has contributed to chronic underfunding of its public health and education systems in violation of its human rights obligations, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Jun 15. Declining oil...
Syria: Key Concerns for Raqqa Battle
The United States-led coalition, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and other local armed groups should make protecting civilians and respect for human rights a priority in the offensive to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State (also known as ISIS),...
US/Cuba: Don’t Reverse Cuba Policy
Reversing the Obama administration’s changes in United States policy toward Cuba will not improve respect for human rights on the island, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 13.
Hundreds of Thousands Across US March for Gay Pride
Hundreds of thousands marched in cities across the United States in pride and protest to celebrate and demand full rights for the LGBT community.
Tunisia: Secret Detentions Mar Anti-Corruption Effort
The referral of a businessman to trial before a military court, and the incommunicado detention of seven other men in undisclosed locations, is a threat to human rights in Tunisia, Human Rights Watch said on Jun 09.
