East Africa: Little Progress, Worsening Repression

Serious Free Speech, Assembly Violations Linked to Elections

Ending Child Marriage

Southern Africa: Political Repression Prevails

Opposition Politicians, Journalists, Activists Face Increased Threats

Children Behind Bars

Morocco: Declining Tolerance for Dissent

Pending Legislative Reforms Crucial in New Year

Libya: Growing Human Rights Crisis

Raging Impunity, Endless Detentions, Civilians at Risk

Qatar: Failing on Crucial Labor Reforms

Inadequate Protections for Migrant, Domestic Workers

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

Jordan: Missed Opportunities for Reform

Increasing Arrests of Journalists, Writers

Iraq: Civilians Pay Price of Conflict

Impunity, Skewed Justice for Gross Violations

Iran: No Accountability for Abuses

Freedoms Restricted; Executions Soar

Bahrain: Torture Allegations Expose Sham Reforms

Prosecutions, Unfair Trials for Exercising Free Speech

Azerbaijan: Unprecedented Government Crackdown

Need International Pressure to Free Rights Defenders