Anal examinations are a discredited and humiliating 19th century method used by law enforcement officials to attempt to “prove” homosexuality in several countries around the world... Iraq's Closure of Al Jazeera a Blow to Free Speech
The move is nothing but a clampdown on freedom of expression, and the Iraqi government should immediately allow Al Jazeera to resume its work... Journalists in Somalia Under Attack
In the run up to elections, Somali journalists are being attacked in a media crackdown that has created a climate of censorship and fear... Cambodia Should Cease Campaign to Curtail Rights Monitoring
The politically-motivated prosecutions of six veteran human rights defenders show clear involvement by Prime Minister Hun Sen and the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP)... Disregard for Civilian Life in Syria Hospital Attacks
Airstrikes on two separate medical facilities and surrounding areas last month killed or injured over 60 people. These deliberate or reckless attacks may also amount to war crimes...
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Africa Hissène Habré Verdict Scheduled May 30The former Chadian dictator faces charges of crimes against humanity, torture and war crimes, and the prosecutor has asked the court to hand down a life sentence. His trial before a special court in Senegal ended in February 2016... Asia Bullied LGBT Students Unprotected in Japan
Bullying is widespread and brutal in Japan’s schools, yet government policies addressing bullying do not specifically address LGBT students, who are among the most vulnerable... Europe/Central Asia EU Should Call out Bangladesh on Workers' Rights
This is the time of year when workers around Europe gather to celebrate and focus on workers’ rights. And it’s time for the EU and other trade partners to make clear to Bangladesh that it means business... Middle East/North Africa War Crimes in Yemen Not Addressed
The armed conflict in Yemen has been characterized by numerous violations of the laws of war by all sides, which have not been investigated nor have resulted in any redress for victims of unlawful attacks...
