Haiti

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:36:41 -0800

Despite some initial progress toward stabilization after the presidential election of 2006 and the local elections that followed, Haiti continues to suffer from high crime rates and chronic human rights problems, including inhumane prison conditions and threats to human rights defenders.

US: Uphold Treaty Against Racial Discrimination

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0800

The United States has failed to comply with its obligations under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

We do believe that former heads of state deserve a fair trial

Reed Brody <br /> Published in The Guardian — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:00:00 -0700

John Laughland suggests that human rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch, are more concerned about the conviction of former heads of state than about them getting fair trials. Nothing could be further from the truth. (Fujimori's trial could be truly historic - if he is acquitted, October 9).

US/Australia: Refugee Deal Trades in Human Lives

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:00:00 -0700

A deal between the United States and Australia to trade refugees housed at Guantanamo Bay for those held on the island nation of Nauru upends international refugee standards, Human Rights Watch said today.

Haiti: Secure and Credible Elections Crucial for Stability

Human Rights Watch — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 16:00:00 -0800

The Haitian government and the United Nations mission in Haiti must ensure that the long-awaited elections pave the way for political stability, Human Rights Watch said today.

Letter to the U.N. Security Council on the Renewal of the Mandate of the U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH)

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 16 May 2005 17:00:00 -0700

In an open letter to the United Nations Security Council, Human Rights Watch urges members to ensure that the renewed mandate of the U.N. mission to Haiti has an improved capacity to respond to worsening conditions and uphold human rights.

May 16, 2005

Your Excellency,

Haiti: Hundreds Killed Amid Rampant Impunity

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:00:00 -0700

The Haitian government has failed to stop the rampant violence in the capital that has left hundreds of persons killed and wounded in recent months, Human Rights Watch said today.

Haiti: Powell Should Back Rebel Prosecutions

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 17:00:00 -0700

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell should press the interim Haitian government to pursue justice for abusive rebel leaders as well as members of the deposed government, Human Rights Watch said today. Secretary Powell's one-day mission to Haiti today is the first such visit by a U.S. secretary of state since Madeleine Albright went to Haiti in 1998.

Haiti: Security Vacuum in the North

Human Rights Watch — Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:00:00 -0800

French military forces must work with the Haitian National Police to quickly retake control of the Haiti’s northern region, Human Rights Watch said today. A large number of journalists and government officials from the region have gone into hiding out of fear for their safety.

Letter to Secretary Powell and Secretary Rumsfeld

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:00:00 -0800

The Honorable Colin Powell
Secretary of State
Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20520

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld
Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense
Washington, D.C. 20301

Dear Secretary Powell and Secretary Rumsfeld: