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January 27, 2016 News Release

Thailand: Rights Crisis Deepens Under Dictatorship

Junta Gave Empty Promises to Return Democracy, Respect Rights

January 27, 2016 News Release

Vietnam: End Thuggish Repression of Activists

Trade Pact Pledges on Labor Not Matched by Changes on the Ground

January 27, 2016 News Release

Sudan: Rape as Weapon of War

AU/UN Should Increase Investigations, Reporting on Abuses

Fighters of the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces in captured vehicles celebrate a victory against the rebel Justice and Equality Movement, Goz Dango, South Darfur, April 28, 2015. © 2015 Reuters

January 27, 2016 News Release

East Africa: Little Progress, Worsening Repression

Serious Free Speech, Assembly Violations Linked to Elections

On October 13, 2015, police shot dead Christophe Nkezabahizi, his wife, nephew, and his two teenage children in Bujumbura. No one has been held accountable for their deaths.

January 27, 2016 News Release

Southern Africa: Political Repression Prevails

Opposition Politicians, Journalists, Activists Face Increased Threats

Protesters in London, stand at Piccadilly Circus calling for the release of 15 political prisoners in Angola, October 17, 2015.

January 27, 2016 News Release

Libya: Growing Human Rights Crisis

Raging Impunity, Endless Detentions, Civilians at Risk

Al-Jawiyyah prison in Misrata, northwest Libya, is a detention center holding mostly former fighters, sympathizers, and members of the Gaddafi security forces.

January 27, 2016 News Release

Morocco: Declining Tolerance for Dissent

Pending Legislative Reforms Crucial in New Year

Moroccan Justice Minister Mustapha Ramid unveils a government plan to reform the country's justice system during a news conference in Rabat, Morocco on September 12, 2013.

January 27, 2016 News Release

Qatar: Failing on Crucial Labor Reforms

Inadequate Protections for Migrant, Domestic Workers

January 27, 2016 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Limited Reforms Under King Salman

Positive Steps Marred by Yemen Bombing, Cruel Punishments

January 27, 2016 News Release

UAE: Torture and Forced Disappearances

Draconian Crackdown on Criticizing Government

Nasser bin Ghaith at his home in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 30, 2011.

January 27, 2016 News Release

Jordan: Missed Opportunities for Reform

Increasing Arrests of Journalists, Writers

Satellite image of Syrian asylum seeker encampment, Rukban, Jordan. Image taken on morning of December 5, 2015.

January 27, 2016 News Release

Iraq: Civilians Pay Price of Conflict

Impunity, Skewed Justice for Gross Violations

© 2014 Human Rights Watch Militias looted and set on fire homes and local businesses in the village of Yengija, Iraq, in late September 2014.

January 27, 2016 News Release

Russia: Growing Human Rights Crackdown

Government Demonizes Critical Voices

January 27, 2016 News Release

Azerbaijan: Unprecedented Government Crackdown

Need International Pressure to Free Rights Defenders

January 27, 2016 News Release

Bahrain: Torture Allegations Expose Sham Reforms

Prosecutions, Unfair Trials for Exercising Free Speech

Demonstrators in Manama, Bahrain’s capital, hold placards of torture victims during a sit-in next to the United Nations building organized by the political opposition to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 26, 2014. © 201

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