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May 31, 2023 Dispatches

No Joking Allowed in Vietnam

Minister Retaliates against Parody Video’s Creator

The wife, two brothers, and friends of Bui Tuan Lam gather in Da Nang city, Vietnam, to demand his freedom, May 2023.
May 31, 2023 News Release

Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests

Accountability, Fundamental Reforms Urgently Needed

A riot police officer fires tear gas at protesters during a mass rally called by the opposition leader Raila Odinga over the high cost of living, in Nairobi, Monday, March 27, 2023.
May 29, 2023 News Release

DR Congo: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed

Hasty Praise of Police Chief Raises Concerns About Promised Investigation

Members of the Congolese security forces patrol after dispersing demonstrators during a peaceful march organized by the opposition in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 20, 2023.
May 25, 2023 News Release

Nigeria: New Government Should Improve on Human Rights

Protect Civilians; Respect Media Freedom; Prioritize Social Security

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (R) and Nigeria's newly declared winner of 2023 presidential election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (L) pose for a photograph in Daura, Nigeria, March 1, 2023.
May 24, 2023 News Release

Thailand: Lao Refugee Gunned Down

Urgently Investigate Killing of Bounsuan Kitiyano

UNHCR refugee card of murdered Lao human rights and democracy activist Bounsuan Kitiyano.
May 24, 2023 News Release

Vietnam: Activist Charged With “Propaganda”

Bui Tuan Lam Faces 12 Years in Prison for Criticizing Government Online

Bui Tuan Lam at Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review session at the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva.
May 24, 2023 Report

Uzbekistan: Backsliding on Religious Freedom Promises

Muslims Prosecuted; Faith Face Registration Obstacles

Muslim worshippers pray during Friday prayers at the Khazrati Imam Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, October 22, 2021.
May 16, 2023 UPR

Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of the Russian Federation

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May 16, 2023 News Release

Angola: No Letup in Crackdown on Cabinda Activists

Respect Rights to Freedom of Assembly, Peaceful Protest

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May 5, 2023 News Release

Egypt: Mass Arrests Target Family, Supporters of Ex-MP

Security Campaign Criminalizes Peaceful Dissent

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May 5, 2023 Dispatches

Greece Stuck at Bottom of EU on Press Freedom

Low Ranking Latest Sign of Deteriorating Media Freedom

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May 1, 2023 Statement

Joint Statement: UAE Human Rights Record Ahead of COP28

UAE Minister of State and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber talks during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week's opening ceremony, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 16, 2023. 
April 20, 2023 News Release

Australia: Press Vietnam on Poor Rights Record

Use Bilateral Dialogue for Serious Engagement on Free Speech, Political Prisoners

Twelve Vietnamese rights activists and bloggers currently detained for exercising their basic rights. Top row from left to right: Le Van Dung, Le Manh Ha, Dinh Van Hai, Bui Van Thuan. Center row:  Pham Doan Trang, Trinh Ba Phuong, Nguyen Thi Tam, Truong Van Dung. Bottom row: Nguyen Lan Thang, Mai Phan Loi, Dang Dinh Bach, Nguy Thi Khanh.
April 20, 2023 Statement

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Australian Government Ahead of the Australia-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue

March 30, 2023

April 20, 2023 News Release

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Amnesty International Among 104 Urging Against Adopting Controversial Definition

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