What Trump's Victory Means For Human Rights: HRW Daily Brief

The US and the wider world is today busy digesting the news that Republican nominee Donald Trump has won the US presidential election in a shock victory which has - and will continue to - divide many in the States as well as those further afield. Now that he has secured victory, President Trump should "move from the headline-grabbing rhetoric of hatred and govern with respect for all who live in the United States,” Human Rights Watch said today. As politicians and the public alike continue to come to grips with Trump's unexpected victory, many are wondering what his presidency may hold in store. President Trump's unexpected victory has been warmly embraced by Russia, with President Putin one of the first world leaders to congratulate him. While other world leaders who are congratulating President Trump, like Germany's Chancellor Merkel, are being more qualified in their responses. Today's election result means that immigrants considering coming to the US - not to mention those already living in the country - may be feeling a little more vulnerable this morning. Further afield, there is much speculation as to what a Trump presidency will mean for some of the world's bloodiest and most intractable conflicts, like Syria. There are also questions about how President Trump will tackle political and economic relations with Europe. America did not only elect a new president last night. In a dramatic night at the polls for the country, there was good news for some minority groups.