Religious Freedom

Human Rights Watch Submission to the National Assembly Information Committee on the full Muslim Veil on National Territory

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:33:24 -0800

Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the work of the Committee as it examines full Muslim veiling in France. We understand that the Committee's stated goals are to study the origins and evolution of the prevalence of full Muslim veiling in France as well as its practical consequences for society, within the framework of Republican principles, and particularly women's free

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.

Statement to US Congressional International Religious Freedom Caucus on Prospects for Justice in Northern and Central Nigeria

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0700

Thank you, Chairman Franks and Members of the Caucus, for inviting Human Rights Watch to participate in this hearing. My name is Eric Guttschuss and I am the Nigeria researcher at Human Rights Watch. We very much welcome a discussion on the root causes of sectarian violence in Nigeria, which has shattered the lives of thousands of Nigerians, both Christians and Muslims.

Morocco: End Police Actions Against Persons Accused of Breaking Ramadan Fast

Human Rights Watch — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:21:46 -0700

(New York) - Moroccan authorities should drop all proceedings against a group arrested for planning a forest picnic as a low-key protest against a law barring Muslims from eating publicly during Ramadan's fasting hours, Human Rights Watch said today.

Saudi Arabia: Treat Shia Equally

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:15:00 -0700

(New York) - Saudi authorities should treat minority Shia Muslims as equal citizens, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The Saudi government also should create commissions to investigate arbitrary arrests of Shia and to recommend steps to end systemic state discrimination, Human Rights Watch said.

Denied Dignity

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0700

Denied Dignity

Systematic Discrimination and Hostility toward Saudi Shia Citizens

Denied Dignity

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:09:00 -0700

This 32-page report documents the sharpest sectarian tensions in the kingdom in years, set off by clashes between Shia pilgrims and religious police in Medina in February 2009, followed by arbitrary arrests of Shia protesters in the Eastern Province in March.

Nigeria: Investigate Killings by Security Forces

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700

(Jos, Nigeria) - The Plateau State Judicial Commission of Inquiry in Nigeria should investigate and call for the prosecution of members of the security forces responsible for the alleged killing of more than 130 people in November 2008, Human Rights Watch said today.

Iran: Halt the Crackdown

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:01:34 -0700

Letter to Secretary Clinton in advance of her meeting with Turkmen Foreign Minister Meredov

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:07:55 -0700

Dear Secretary Clinton,