Japan's peculiar silence on rights abuses

Exclusive Focus on Abductees

Iraq: Halt New Dujail Trial Executions

More Hangings Would Further Jeopardize Respect for Rule of Law

Iraq: US Plan Must Rein in Death Squads

Iraqi Government Should Prosecute Security Forces for Abuses

US: Mark Five Years of Guantanamo by Closing It

Congress Should Restore Detainees’ Access to Courts

Allow Public Notice and Comment on Military Commissions Rules

HRW and HRF write to Secretary of Defense Gates

Human Rights Watch's Comments on WHO/UNAIDS Draft Guidance

Provider-Initiated HIV Testing and Counseling in Health Facilities

Egypt: Political Parties Law Stifles Opposition

Current Law Allows Ruling Party to Exclude and Suspend Opposition

Congress must restore basic rights

Human Rights Challenges for the New UN Secretary-General

Letter to Incoming Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Iraq: Saddam Hussein Put to Death

Hanging After Flawed Trial Undermines Rule of Law

Iraq's Shallow Justice

Saddam's trial has been a missed opportunity for the government to respect human rights

Tsunami's Latest Victims

Iraq: Reverse Decision to Execute Saddam

Appeals Chamber Should Review Flawed Verdict

Egypt: Hold Police Accountable for Torture

Police Who Sexually Assaulted Prisoner Should Be Prosecuted