This note aims to outline key areas of concern in Georgia's human rights record that we hope to see addressed on the occasion of the European Union's upcoming Human Rights Dialogue with Georgia.

1.      Human Rights Watch welcomes the publication of the Foreign Office annual report on human rights and democracy. As in previous years, we note the clear language set out in the Foreign Secretary’s Foreword and in Section II on the FCO's Human Rights Priorities.

Sri Lanka— Summary of Main Issues of Concern

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Although Singapore's constitution guarantees rights to free expression, peaceful assembly, and association, these rights are severely restricted in practice.

Singapore has been governed since 1959 by the People's Action Party (PAP), which currently occupies 82 of 84 parliamentary seats. During that period, the government has maintained a carefully crafted legal and policy structure that reinforces its power and authorizes wide-ranging restrictions on internationally recognized rights to freedom of expression, association, and assembly.