Southern Africa: Political Repression Prevails

Opposition Politicians, Journalists, Activists Face Increased Threats

Children Behind Bars

Libya: Growing Human Rights Crisis

Raging Impunity, Endless Detentions, Civilians at Risk

Morocco: Declining Tolerance for Dissent

Pending Legislative Reforms Crucial in New Year

UAE: Torture and Forced Disappearances

Draconian Crackdown on Criticizing Government

Saudi Arabia: Limited Reforms Under King Salman

Positive Steps Marred by Yemen Bombing, Cruel Punishments

Qatar: Failing on Crucial Labor Reforms

Inadequate Protections for Migrant, Domestic Workers

Jordan: Missed Opportunities for Reform

Increasing Arrests of Journalists, Writers

Iraq: Civilians Pay Price of Conflict

Impunity, Skewed Justice for Gross Violations

Lebanon: Inaction on Rights Abuses

Restrictions on Refugees; Security Force Impunity

Bahrain: Torture Allegations Expose Sham Reforms

Prosecutions, Unfair Trials for Exercising Free Speech

Azerbaijan: Unprecedented Government Crackdown

Need International Pressure to Free Rights Defenders

Russia: Growing Human Rights Crackdown

Government Demonizes Critical Voices

Central Asia: Backsliding on Rights

Activists, Groups Targeted, Persecuted by Authorities