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September 10, 2020 Report

Libya: Armed Groups Violently Quell Protests

Investigate Use of Lethal Force, Arbitrary Arrests

Protesters chant slogans during anti-corruption demonstrations in the capital Tripoli’s Martyrs' Square on August 25, 2020.
September 6, 2020 News Release

Algeria: Activist Facing Charges for Peaceful Support of Protests

Trial Postponed Over His Poor Health, But He Remains in Detention

An Algerian demonstrator holds the Algerian national flag as he stage a protest against the government in Algiers, Algeria, Friday, Nov.29, 2019. 
September 6, 2020 News Release

Saudi Arabia: Prominent Detainees Held Incommunicado

Safety Concerns for Activists, Ex-Crown Prince, Cleric

Prominent women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul had been on hunger strike for six days before Saudi authorities finally allowed her parents to visit on August 31, according to family members. Al-Hathloul had spent almost three months before that in incommunicado detention.
September 3, 2020 News Release

Egypt: Man Dies in Unjust Detention

Four Deaths in Custody Reported in Three Days

Ahmed Abdelnabi Mahmoud and Raia Abdallah at their home in Dallas, Texas.
July 23, 2020 News Release

Bahrain: Halt Executions of 2 Men Unfairly Convicted

16 Rights Groups Issue Appeal to King to Commute Sentences

Mohamed Ramadan (left) and Hussein Ali Moosa (right).
July 20, 2020 Report

Egypt: Apparent Covid-19 Outbreaks in Prisons

Provide Protection, Medical Care, Accelerate Releases

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July 10, 2020 Commentary

Bahrain’s Torture-Tainted Courts

Mohamed Ramadan (left) and Hussein Ali Moosa (right).
July 9, 2020 News Release

UAE: Omani Sentenced to Life in Tainted Trial

Allegations of Torture, Due Process Violations, Inadequate Health Care

The Abu Dhabi Federal Supreme Court.
July 8, 2020 Amicus Briefing

Human Rights Watch Amicus Brief in Hernandez-Roman v. Wolf

Covid-19 and the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing Center

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June 24, 2020 News Release

Egypt: Rights Defender’s Relatives Arrested

Midnight Raids, Disappearances Follow Torture Complaint

From left to right: Dr. Salah Soltan, Ahmed Soltan, Mahmoud Soltan, Hamza Soltan, Mostafa Soltan, Esmaeel Soltan
June 18, 2020 News Release

Australia: Don’t Take Immigration Detainees’ Phones

Disproportionate Response Denies Vulnerable Immigrants a Lifeline

Asylum seekers and refugees hold placards during protest against their detention at Kangaroo Point Hotel in Brisbane, Australia, amid the Covid-19 crisis.
June 10, 2020 News Release

UAE: Reported Covid-19 Prison Outbreaks

Poor Detention Conditions Threaten Prisoners' Health

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June 6, 2020 News Release

Iran: Free Students Long in Solitary

No Access to Lawyer, Risk of Mistreatment

June 4, 2020 News Release

US: Egypt’s Ex-Prime Minister Sued for Alleged Torture

Activist Seeks Damages Linked to Rab’a Protest

Human rights activist Mohamed Soltan, an American citizen now living in Virginia, is suing former Egyptian prime minister Hazem el-Bablawi. 
May 27, 2020 News Release

Covid-19 Prisoner Releases Too Few, Too Slow

Known releases approximately 5% of global prison population

Inmates sitting in an overcrowded jail in Manila, Philippines, February 2019.

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