Human Rights Watch

January 22, 2012

Thousands protest at immunity for Yemen’s Saleh

Thousands of Yemenis protested in Sanaa on Sunday against an immunity law protecting outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh from prosecution…

January 22, 2012

Western democracies should overcome their aversion to Islamist groups that enjoy popular support in North Africa and the Middle East…

December 15, 2011

BEIRUT — Syrian army defectors killed at least 27 soldiers and security forces Thursday in clashes in the southern province…

October 18, 2011

Iran's authoritarian regime has secretly executed hundreds of prisoners, according to a new UN report detailing growing rights abuses in…

September 10, 2011

Egypt’s military rulers received a major blow on Saturday when a court in Cairo referred the legal provision for trying civilians…

August 17, 2011

Egypt’s military rulers should drop legal charges being leveled against a local activist, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, declaring…

July 13, 2011

Libyan rebel forces seeking to oust Muammar Qadhafi have looted shops, homes and medical facilities in some of the towns…

July 1, 2011

NEW YORK - The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival closed on Thursday after showcasing 18 documentaries and shorts from…

June 10, 2011

In his first visit to Egypt since unrest broke out in January, the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth…

June 8, 2011

Egypt's military rulers have promised that women in custody will not be subjected to virginity tests in future, Human Rights…