Prosecutions of suspects in the racist attacks early this month against migrants in Rosarno, Italy are lagging but But migrants accused of participating in the unrest have already been arrested, tried, and convicted.

Human Rights Watch visited the Rosarno region from January 20 through 22, interviewing nine African migrants, as well local authorities, the police, and civil society representatives.

Switzerland’s decision to accept for resettlement two Uighur detainees who have been wrongfully detained at Guantanamo for more than eight years is a significant contribution toward closing the prison.

The Macedonian government’s decision to ignore sexual orientation as a protected category in its draft anti-discrimination law would leave lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) people without vital protection, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Macedonian authorities.

Human Rights Watch writes Prime Minister of Macedonia, Mr. Nikola Gruevski, in concern over the government's decision to deny effective protection based on sexual orientation and gender identity in a proposed new anti-discrimination law.

The Uzbek authorities should immediately drop the baseless slander and insult charges against the prominent photographer and videographer Umida Ahmedova and allow her to carry out her work and exercise her right to freedom of expression without government interference.

The British government claims to defend basic principles of justice for grave international crimes. So its reaction to arrest warrants issued by independent courts, acting on evidence showing an arguable case, should be straightforward: respect the courts' rulings even if they cause political embarrassment.

The Irish government actively seeks to restrict access to abortion services and information both within Ireland and for its residents seeking care abroad.