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July 7, 2022 News Release

Indonesia: Make Draft Criminal Code Public

Remove Provisions Harmful to Women, Religious Minorities, Free Speech

About 2,000 students from several universities in Jakarta protest outside the parliament building, calling on the Indonesian government and parliament to allow sufficient time for public debate on the draft Criminal Code, June 28, 2022.
July 7, 2022 Dispatches

The Cost of Speaking Up in Rwanda

Kizito Mihigo speaking to the media in Kigali on April 15, 2014 after nine days in incommunicado detention.
July 5, 2022 Dispatches

India Punishes Internationally Recognized Activists

Arbitrary Arrests, Bogus Charges Further Tarnish Government’s Reputation

Mohammed Zubair being produced at the Patiala House Court by police
July 4, 2022 Dispatches

Uzbekistan: Unrest Poses Key Human Rights Test

Lift Internet Restrictions, Respect Rights in Karakalpakstan

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York, U.S., September 19, 2017.
July 1, 2022 Dispatches

Maldives New ‘Evidence’ Law Undermines Media Freedom

Rescind, Revise Abusive Legislation

Motorists ride past the People's Majlis
July 1, 2022 News Release

Uganda: President Pledges Rights Improvements

Promises to Halt Security Force Abuses; End Curbs on Journalists, Civil Society

Members of the Human Rights Watch delegation meet with President Museveni in Ntungamo, western Uganda on June 29, 2022.
June 28, 2022 Statement

Singapore: Drop investigations and cease harassment against human rights defenders

June 28, 2022 News Release

India: Free, Drop Charges Against Teesta Setalvad

Stop Harassing Activists for Defending Human Rights

Protestors demand the release of activist Teesta Setalvad after she was arrested in Mumbai, India.
June 28, 2022 Commentary

Sudan: Voices of Protesters Should Be Heard, Not Sidelined

“We are determined in our peacefulness despite the repression that we are confronting.”

Sudan protesters
June 27, 2022 Dispatches

Maldives Arrests Suspects in Cases of Murdered Activists

Integrity of Prosecution, Court Crucial for Justice

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June 24, 2022 Dispatches

Crackdown in Russia Requires Dedicated UN Monitoring

47 Countries Speak Up against Russia’s War on Critics

Police officers detain a demonstrator holding a poster reading "Hands off Memorial, freedom for political prisoners"
June 21, 2022 Commentary

High Stakes for Armenian Democracy in Rights Defender’s Trial

Sashik Sultanyan
June 13, 2022 News Release

Kazakhstan: Opposition Politician Could Face 10-Year Sentence

Drop Unfounded Charges; Free Party Leader; Ensure Justice for Rights Abuses

Zhanbolat Mamay
June 13, 2022 News Release

Rwanda: Jailed Critic Denounces Torture in Prison

Commonwealth Leaders Should Call for Credible Investigations, Prisoner Releases

Aimable Karasira (left) and Dieudonné Niyonsenga (right).
June 11, 2022 Letter

Public Letter to UK Home Secretary on Expulsions to Rwanda

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