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July 13, 2018 News Release

Tajikistan: Journalist’s Conviction a Mockery of Rights

US, EU, OSCE Condemn Harsh Sentence

Khayrullo Mirsaidov, a well-respected independent journalist in Tajikistan, was arrested on December 5, 2017, after publicly appealing to Tajikistan’s president about alleged local authority corruption.
July 9, 2018 News Release

Cambodia: Answer Demands for Justice in Kem Ley Murder

No Serious Investigation Two Years After Killing of Popular Hun Sen Critic

A man holds portrait of Kem Ley, an anti-government figure and the head of a grassroots advocacy group, "Khmer for Khmer", shot dead on July 10, as they attend a funeral procession to carry his body to his hometown, in Phnom Penh July 24, 2016.
July 9, 2018 Dispatches

Reuters Journalists Charged in Myanmar

Targeted for Exposing Massacre of Rohingya

Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo leave Insein court in a police van in Yangon, Myanmar, July 9, 2018.
July 9, 2018 Commentary

This week, the EU should press Ukraine on fundamental rights

As European and Ukrainian leaders gather in Brussels, it's time to highlight the need for further protection of fundamental rights and freedoms in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk arrive for a joint news conference following the EU-Ukraine summit in Kiev, Ukraine, July 13, 2017.
July 1, 2018 News Release

Myanmar: Free Reuters Journalists, Drop Case

Reporters Face Longer Sentences Than Soldiers Convicted in Massacre

Kyaw Soe Oo carries his daughter while escorted by police outside a court in Yangon, Myanmar, June 18, 2018.
June 28, 2018 News Release

Cambodia: Hun Sen’s Abusive Generals

‘Dirty Dozen’ Central to Undermining Rights and July Elections

Top row, from left to right: Gen. Kun Kim, RCAF Deputy Supreme Commander; Gen. Mok Chito, Deputy Supreme Commissioner of National Police; Gen. Neth Savoeun, Supreme Commissioner of National Police; Gen. Pol Saroeun, RCAF Supreme Commander.
June 28, 2018 Commentary

Emmanuel Macron's Visit to Mauritania: Fighting Terrorism But At What Price?

French President Emmanuel Macron talks with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz during a G5 Sahel summit, in Bamako, Mali, July 2, 2017.
June 24, 2018 News Release

India: Dalit Rights Activists Detained

End Politically Motivated Use of Counterterrorism Law

Police try to stop people belonging to the Dalit community as they take part in a protest during a nationwide strike called by Dalit organisations, in Chandigarh, India, April 2, 2018. REUTERS/Ajay Verma
June 20, 2018 News Release

Turkey: Human Rights Work on Trial

Jailed Amnesty Turkey Chair, 10 Other Activists Face Unfounded Charges

Taner Kilic, head of Amnesty International Turkey, speaks at a conference.
June 19, 2018 Dispatches

Russian Journalist Facing Criminal Charges for Posting Court Transcript

Authorities Say Posting is ‘Incitement to Terrorism’

Russian journalist Viktor Korb.
June 18, 2018 Dispatches

Long Arm of Thai Junta’s Repression Reaches UK

London-Based Dissident Targeted for Arrest for Criticizing Military Rule

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha gestures as he leaves Thai Union company in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, March 5, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
June 18, 2018 News Release

Thailand: UK, France Should Urge End to Military Rule

Press Visiting Junta Leader to Fulfill Promises on Rights, Democracy

A Pro-democracy activist holds a fan during protest against junta near Democracy Monument in Bangkok, Thailand February 10, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
June 3, 2018 News Release

Bahrain: Exonerate, Free Nabeel Rajab

Prosecution Should Drop Charges in ‘Tweets Case’

Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab arrives for his appeal hearing at court in Manama, February 11, 2015.
May 31, 2018 News Release

Egypt: Activists Arrested in Dawn Raids

Release Everyone Unfairly Detained

Wael Abbas (top left), Haitham Mohamadeen (top right), Shady Abu Zaid (bottom left), and Amal Fathy (bottom right), were all arrested this month for charges such as joining “a banned group” or “terrorist organization” and spreading “false news.”
May 23, 2018 News Release

Thailand: Free 14 Pro-Democracy Activists

Crackdown ‘Makes Mockery’ of Pledges to Restore Democracy

Pro-democracy activist Rome Rangsiman (C) holds up a Thailand flag as anti-government protesters gather during a protest to demand that the military government hold a general election by November, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 22, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawong

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