Human Rights Watch
Some leaders use pandemic to sharpen tools against critics
World
April 16, 2020
Some leaders use pandemic to sharpen tools against critics
BANGKOK (AP) — Health concerns were on artist Danai Ussama’s mind when he returned to Thailand last month from a…
Anti-virus measures spark Mideast fears of setback in liberties
Middle East
March 30, 2020
Anti-virus measures spark Mideast fears of setback in liberties
Armoured vehicles in the streets, hundreds arrested, smartphone surveillance — sweeping measures to fight the coronavirus have raised concerns in…
Human rights group accuses Saudi forces in Yemen of abuses
Middle East
March 25, 2020
Human rights group accuses Saudi forces in Yemen of abuses
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi military forces have committed grave abuses against civilians in an eastern province of Yemen over the…
Italy-Libya deal puts migrants in danger: rights group
Middle East
February 12, 2020
Italy-Libya deal puts migrants in danger: rights group
CAIRO (AP) — Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday that Italy’s renewed support for the Libyan coast guard is putting…
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
World
January 13, 2020
China defends barring Human Rights Watch head from Hong Kong
China on Monday defended barring the head of Human Rights Watch from entering Hong Kong, saying non-governmental organizations were responsible…
Palestinians face mounting barriers to peaceful protest
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Palestinians face mounting barriers to peaceful protest
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Abdullah Abu Rahma has been arrested by Israeli soldiers eight times in the last 15…
Masterminds of Philippines’ worst political massacre jailed
World
December 19, 2019
Masterminds of Philippines’ worst political massacre jailed
The masterminds of the Philippines’ worst political massacre were found guilty Thursday of murder a decade after they led the…
City of Hodeida most dangerous place in Yemen war: aid groups
Middle East
December 12, 2019
City of Hodeida most dangerous place in Yemen war: aid groups
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Several international aid groups warned on Thursday that the flashpoint Yemeni city at the heart of…
In death and life, Lebanese woman shows religious law fight
Middle East
December 2, 2019
In death and life, Lebanese woman shows religious law fight
BEIRUT (AP) — Nadyn Jouny’s sister taped up two messages in her memory inside a closet at the family home…
Iran arrests eight ‘linked to CIA’ in street unrest
Middle East
November 28, 2019
Iran arrests eight ‘linked to CIA’ in street unrest
Iran has arrested eight people accused of links to the CIA and gathering information to send abroad during deadly street…