Increasing Crackdown on Journalists in Bangladesh Undermines Freedom of Expression Ahead of Elections Bangladesh has seen a rise in attacks against journalists and other individuals exerting their right to freely criticize government policies and practices. According to eight independent organizations, this poses a significant threat to the condition for open […]
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“UK Government Urged to Take Action on Human Rights Concerns in Gulf Trade Agreement”
UK Should Prioritize Human Rights Protections in Gulf Trade Agreement, Says Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch has called on the United Kingdom to ensure that a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries includes concrete measures to improve labor and other rights for migrant workers. Human […]
Israel’s inhumane treatment of Palestinian prisoners brought to light by Khader Adnan’s death
Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan’s recent death in Israel’s Ramle prison has put the spotlight once again on Israel‘s treatment of Palestinian prisoners. Adnan had spent 87 days on a hunger strike in protest against Israel‘s policy of arbitrary detention that involved cruel and inhumane treatment of prisoners. Despite being a […]
Myanmar’s Long Overdue Pardons Should Only Be The Beginning: Release All Unjustly Detained Individuals
Myanmar Military Authorities Release 2,153 Prisoners On 16 February 2022, the Myanmar military authorities announced that they were releasing 2,153 prisoners serving sentences under the 505(a) section of the criminal code, which makes it illegal to promote dissent against the military. The release has been hailed by some as a […]
The Brutal Resurgence of Corporal Punishment in Afghanistan
UN Report Reveals Taliban’s Use of Corporal Punishment and Death Penalty In the aftermath of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, human rights abuses by the Taliban have been widely reported. However, a recent report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has shed light on […]
“Urgent Probe Needed into Shooting of Laos Human Rights Activist ‘Jack'”
Edward Felsenthal Reporting on Urgent Investigation into Shooting of Human Rights Defender in Laos On April 29th, Anousa “Jack” Luangsouphom, a prominent human rights defender in Laos, was attacked in a coffee shop in the Chanthabuly district of the capital Vientiane. Though early reports suggested that Jack had been killed, […]
Abdalle Mumin: Championing Human Rights and Media Freedom in Somalia
**Somali Journalist Targeted for Speaking Out Against Injustice** Abdalle Mumin is a journalist and human rights activist based in Somalia. In October 2022, he was arrested at the Aden Adde airport as he prepared to leave for Nairobi, subsequently being held for 33 days at the Mogadishu Central Prison. During […]
Burundi Court Upholds Conviction of Journalist Who Reported on Human Rights Abuses
## Burundi Continues to Suppress Press Freedom and Human Rights On World Press Freedom Day, the appeals court in Bujumbura confirmed the conviction of journalist Floriane Irangabiye, dealing a blow to free speech in Burundi. Irangabiye was charged with state security crime and received a 10-year sentence and a hefty […]
“Morocco’s Imprisoned Academics and Journalists Denied Access to Reading and Writing, a Violation of Freedom of Expression”
Amnesty International has recently highlighted the issue of prisoners being denied the right to read and write in Moroccan prisons, in violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. This World Press Freedom Day reminds us of the importance of freedom of expression and the […]
Examining the Vital Role of Journalism in Upholding Human Rights: A Look at the 2023 Human Rights Press Award Winners
2023 Human Rights Press Awards honor journalists for shedding light on some of the Asia region’s most pressing human rights issues. Human Rights Watch, in partnership with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, administered the awards, recognizing outstanding reporting in 16 categories covering […]