Torture
The prohibition against torture is a bedrock principle of international law. Torture, as well as cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, is banned at all times, in all places, including in times of war. No national emergency, however dire, ever justifies its use. No one may ever be returned to a place where they would face torture. Many countries and armed groups nonetheless have engaged in torture. Human Rights Watch documents the use of torture all over the world. We are committed to pressing government authorities to act to prevent torture, as well as bringing those who engage in torture to justice. We also work to ensure that victims of torture obtain redress, including an enforceable right to fair and adequate compensation, and full rehabilitation.
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Europe/Central AsiaWe are writing following the European Commission’s 30 November delegated regulation adding Uzbekistan to the list of GSP+ beneficiary countries. We believe that many of the salient shortcomings identified by the Commission perpetuate or continue to cause grave human rights violations and therefore could in fact constitute serious failures of Uzbekistan’s obligations to abide by core human rights treaties.Letter: GSP+ application and human rights situation in Uzbekistan
December 18, 2020
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Turkey: Enforced Disappearances, Torture
Investigate Disappearances; End Threats to Detainee and His Family
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Yemen: Saudi Forces Torture, ‘Disappear’ Yemenis
At Least 5 Detainees from al-Mahrah Illegally Transferred to Saudi Arabia
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North Korea: Covid-19 Intensified Systematic Repression
Kim Jong Un Uses Pandemic to Further Isolate Population
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Yemen: Jailed Journalists Face Abuse, Death Penalty
Houthi Authorities Should Free 4 Reporters Wrongfully Convicted
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Belarus: Expert Report Calls for International Inquiry into Torture
Documented Wide Range of Government Abuses against Protesters, Political
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Nepal: Carry Out Rights Panel’s Recommendations
Report Reveals Weak Protections, a Wake-Up Call for Development Partners
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