July 12, 2011
UN Security Council: Protect Schools, Hospitals in War Zones
Armed Groups Should Comply with New Global Initiative
July 11, 2011
Hong Kong: Investigate Police Actions at July 1 Rally
Protect Activists, Journalists from Unwarranted Police Obstruction
July 11, 2011
Bangladesh: Guarantee Fair Trials for Independence-Era Crimes
Amendments to Tribunal’s Rules Fall Short of International Standards
July 11, 2011
Morocco: Police Violence a Test for Revised Constitution
Human Rights Provisions Should Protect the Right to Demonstrate
July 11, 2011
Sudan: African Commission Should Act on Southern Kordofan
Rights Groups Urge Body to Press Khartoum to End Abuses
July 11, 2011
United States: Investigate Bush, Other Top Officials for Torture
Inquiry Into 2 Deaths in CIA Custody Insufficient
July 9, 2011
Syria: Defectors Describe Orders to Shoot Unarmed Protesters
Shootings, Detentions, and a Disinformation Campaign
July 9, 2011
Yemen: Dozens of Civilians Killed in Southern Fighting
Possible Laws-of-War Violations as State Battles Islamists in South
July 8, 2011
Libya: Government Lays More Mines in Western Mountains
Three Antivehicle and Antipersonnel Minefields Discovered
July 8, 2011
Germany/Saudi Arabia: Don’t Sell Out on Human Rights
Proposed Tank Sale Sends Wrong Signal
July 8, 2011
Colombia: Investigate Spate of Killings by Armed Groups
Protect Indigenous Communities From Ongoing Attacks
July 8, 2011
Egypt: Cairo Violence Highlights Need to Reform Riot Police
Investigate Violent Response by Central Security Forces; Create Code of Conduct
July 8, 2011
US: Court Overrules Anti-Prostitution Gag Rule for US Groups
Government Should Strike ‘Anti-Prostitution Pledge’ Entirely to Protect Sex Workers
July 7, 2011
US: Federal Prosecution of Terrorism Suspect Furthers Justice
But Detained 2 Months without Court Appearance, Access to Lawyer, Violates Rights