Middle East/N. Africa

Morocco: Reverse Expulsion of Sahrawi Activist

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:54:00 -0800

(New York) - Morocco must reverse its expulsion of Sahrawi rights activist Aminatou Haidar and allow her to enter her country of nationality, Human Rights Watch said today. Spain must intercede with Morocco to ensure her return, Human Rights Watch added.

Morocco: Endangered 'Model'?

Eric Goldstein — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:12:18 -0800

How should the United States relate to a solid ally whose human rights record is better than the norm in its region and better than its own record of 20 years ago - but is now heading in the wrong direction?

Morocco/Western Sahara: Reverse New Rule on Sahrawi Activists’ Contacts

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:56:03 -0800

(New York) - Morocco is taking another regressive step on human rights by blocking "unauthorized" visits by foreigners to the homes of Sahrawi activists in Western Sahara, Human Rights Watch said today.

Syria: Restore Jailed Lawyer’s Credentials

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

(New York) - The Damascus Bar Association should reverse this week's decision to permanently disbar the lawyer and rights activist Muhanad al-Hasani, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch also urged Syrian authorities to free al-Hasani, who is in detention awaiting trial on charges of "weakening national sentiment" and "spreading false information."

Letter to UN Member States: Condemn Human Rights Violations in Iran

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:35:41 -0800

To all members of the UN General Assembly

Your Excellency,

Iran: Kurdish Activist Executed

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:56:31 -0800

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Iraq: Protect Besieged Minorities

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:48:00 -0800

(Erbil) - Iraq's central government and the Kurdistan Regional Government should protect besieged minorities in the disputed territories of Nineveh province, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

On Vulnerable Ground

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:32:00 -0800

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On Vulnerable Ground

Violence against Minority Communities in Nineveh Province’s Disputed Territories

Summary

On Vulnerable Ground

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:32:00 -0800

This 51-page report calls on the regional government to grant legal recognition to Shabaks and Yazidis as distinct ethnic groups instead of imposing Kurdish identity on them and to ensure that they can participate in public affairs without fear of retribution.

Iran: Four Journalists Receive Hellman/Hammett Grants

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:18:49 -0800

(New York) - Four Iranians are among 37 writers from 18 countries who are receiving the prestigious Hellman/Hammett award, Human Rights Watch said today.

The award recognizes their commitment to free expression and the courage with which they have faced political persecution.