Russia: Drop Provisions to Punish Funding Protests
The Russian government is developing a draft law to enable the authorities to freeze the bank accounts of people who donate to or finance protests that are deemed unlawful, Human Rights Watch said on April 15, 2019. If adopted, the provisions would...
ICC: Judges Reject Afghanistan Investigation
The decision by International Criminal Court (ICC) judges not to open a formal investigation into alleged grave crimes in Afghanistan denies the country’s victims a path to justice, Human Rights Watch said on April 12, 2019.
Brazil: Jail Sentence against Comedian Harms Freedom of Expression
A Brazilian court’s decision to sentence a comedian to prison for offensive remarks about a congresswoman could have a chilling effect on free speech, Human Rights Watch said on April 13, 2019.
‘A trusted voice’ for social justice: Guterres celebrates 100 years of the International Labour Organization
ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, addresses guests at a luncheon for ILO's 100 year anniversary., by...
Greece in Denial About Police Detention of Lone Kids
Unaccompanied children line up for an evening meal at a detention facility run by the Greek...
Turkey: Mass Prosecution of Lawyers
Lawyers march in Istanbul on January 24, 2019 Day of the Endangered Lawyer. The banner reads: “To...
UN Security Council: Support Venezuela Emergency Declaration
A severely malnourished Venezuelan lies in a hospital bed in Cúcuta, Colombia. July...
UK: Court Hears Challenge to Saudi Arms Sales
Remnant of a UK-produced missile found at the location of an air strike at Radfan Ceramics Factory, west of Sanaa...
US: Don’t Green Light Egypt’s Repression
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the...
Sudan: Protesters Killed, Injured
Protesters rally in front of the military headquarters in the...
