Morocco trans people need justice; Malaysia treats Rohingya refugees like criminals; join HRW’s #FutureWeBuild event; Turkish attack disregarded civilians; Italy wrongfully blames recent migrants for Covid-19; Kenyan court awards a community millions for pollution damage

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When Felix Tshisekedi became president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he promised a new dawn for democracy, but a year on, attacks on the press and political activists are proof of an ongoing brutal crackdown.

Transgender people in Morocco have to practice self-censorship just to live their lives.

Instead of protecting Rohingya refugees, Malaysia prosecutes them for illegal entry.

Tomorrow: join Human Rights Watch free #FutureWeBuild event with live performances and special guest appearances! 

A recent Turkish military attack on an Iranian armed group in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq disregarded civilians.

The recent arrival by sea in Italy of a dozen migrants who tested positive for the coronavirus provoked several painful and unworthy reactions.

And finally, good news from Kenya where a court’s ruling has sent an important message for environmental protection.