Philippines: UN Members Should Denounce Killings, Abuses
United Nations member countries should denounce the Philippines’ brutal “war on drugs” that has killed more than 7,000 people since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in June 2016, Human Rights Watch said on May 03. The Philippines will appear for...
Somalia: Rights Priorities for New Government
Somalia’s new government should ensure that the security forces are accountable and improve protection of the most vulnerable people, Human Rights Watch said in a 10-point report on human rights priorities on May 02. The London conference on security...
Thailand: Rights Lawyer Feared ‘Disappeared’
The Thai government should immediately disclose the whereabouts of Prawet Prapanukul, a prominent human rights lawyer and critic of the monarchy, who has been missing since security forces raided his Bangkok home on April 29, 2017, Human Rights Watch...
Citing Uruguay’s ‘inspiring’ record on environment, UN expert says country must do more
Mosquito prevention and control in Salto, Uruguay.
India: UN Review Should Condemn Crackdown on Rights
United Nations member countries should call on India to stop targeting nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and others who criticize the government or its policies, Human Rights Watch said on May 01. The UN Human Rights Council will conduct its third...
Central African Republic: Armed Groups Target Civilians
Armed groups fighting for control of a central province in the Central African Republic have targeted civilians in apparent reprisal killings over the past three months, Human Rights Watch said on May 02. The attacks have left at least 45 people dead...
Philippines: Release and Protect “Secret Jail” Detainees
The Philippine government should immediately release the alleged drug suspects unlawfully detained in a Manila police station “secret jail,” and ensure their protection after release, Human Right Watch said on Apr 29. The official Commission on Human...
Bahrain: End Degrading Treatment of Activists
Bahraini authorities’ treatment of wrongfully imprisoned detainees violates international standards on prisoner treatment and in some cases may constitute cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, a coalition of ten rights groups said on Apr 30. The...
Lebanon: Migrant Domestic Workers With Children Deported
Lebanon’s General Security agency has detained and deported migrant domestic workers apparently for having children in Lebanon, Human Rights Watch said on Apr 25. Authorities should stop deportations and release anyone detained for this reason....
UK: Tobacco Giant Should Respect Human Rights
An 8-year-old girl sorts and bundles tobacco leaves by hand near Sampang, East Java.
