There Must Be An Authoritative Sri Lankan War Crimes Enquiry

The current government-led inquiry lacks independence and accountability. A whitewash won't do

Liu Xiaobo’s Freedom Is as Worthy as Aung San Suu Kyi’s Liberty

Statement on Cluster Munitions, CCW Annual Meeting

Delivered by Steve Goose, Director

Statement on Incendiary Weapons, CCW Annual Meeting

Delivered by Bonnie Docherty, Senior Researcher

President Obama: Rapid Action Needed on Central Africa Violence

Lebanon: Heed Concerns at Human Rights Review

Government Rejects Proposals Affecting Women, Refugees, Migrants During UN Review

Thailand: Repeal Emergency Decree

Authorities Use Draconian Law to Violate Rights and Obstruct Justice

Guinea: Ensure Fair Trials in Post-Election Violence

Investigate Death in Custody and Arbitrary Detentions at Unauthorized Site

Philippines: One Year After the Massacre

The perpetrators are being prosecuted, but the Philippines' larger problem of feudal "private armies" remains unaddressed.

Kuwait: Withdraw Charges Against Jailed Writer

End Criminal Penalties for Libel, Slander

Argentina's Slow Tango With Women's Lives

Egypt: Systematic Crackdown Days Before Elections

Mass Arrests, Intimidation, Campaign Restrictions Make Fair Outcome Questionable

Landmine Ban Treaty: Report Cites Growing Progress

US Should Conclude Policy Review and Join the Ban

Burma’s Elections: Towards Realistic Hope