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Kyrgyzstan: Do Not Return Asylum Seeker to Uzbekistan
Kyrgyz authorities should not forcibly return an Uzbek asylum seeker to Uzbekistan, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 13, 2008 Press Release
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Sudan: Mass Arrests After Rebel Attack Raise Concern
Government Detains More Than 100 Opponents
Mass arrests in Khartoum of perceived supporters of a Darfur rebel group and other political opponents raise fears of mistreatment, Human Rights Watch said today. The arrests by Sudanese security forces of more than 100 people followed an attack on Sudan’s capital by the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) on May 10, 2008 that left dozens of civilians dead or severely injured.
May 13, 2008 Press Release
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Saudi Arabia: Stop Trials for ‘Insulting’ Islam
Charges Violate Precepts of Law, Freedom of Expression
Courts in Jeddah should dismiss cases against a Saudi web critic and a Turkish barber charged with “insulting” Islam, an unequivocal violation of freedom of expression protected under international law, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 13, 2008 Press Release
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Timeline of Cluster Munition Use
Human Rights Watch has updated its informational chart providing a timeline of cluster munition use. Cluster munitions have been used in at least 31 countries by at least 14 states. Non-state armed groups have also used cluster munitions in a limited number of cases, most recently by Hezbollah into Israel in July and August 2006.
May 13, 2008 Campaign Document
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Uzbekistan: Repression Linked to 2005 Massacre Rife
EU, US Should Press for Justice, Protection for Andijan Refugees
The Uzbek government continues to persecute people it believes have any connection with the May 2005 unrest in Andijan, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today.
May 12, 2008 Press Release
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Roadmap to Autocracy: Burma’s Referendum is a Sham
By Kanae Doi, Japan Consultant for Human Rights Watch
Published in JanJanNews
Nothing about the process of drafting this constitution or the conditions under which the referendum is being held is remotely democratic—not least the fact that the purpose of the referendum is to ensure ongoing military rule.
May 12, 2008 Commentary
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Osama bin Laden's Media Director Puts on a Show at Guantanamo
By Stacy Sullivan, counterterrorism advisor
Published in The Huffington Post
Human Rights Watch reports on the hearings for Ali Hamza Ahmad Suliman al-Bahlul before the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. Bahlul, who is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and terrorism, is alleged to have been Osama bin Laden's media director and reportedly prepared the videotaped will of 9/11 ringleader Mohammed Atta.
May 12, 2008 Commentary
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Burma: China Should Push to Get Aid in
India, ASEAN Also Need to Push Generals to Accept International Help
China, India, Thailand and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should work to convince Burma’s government to lift restrictions on international assistance so aid can reach survivors of Cyclone Nargis, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 10, 2008 Press Release
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Egypt: Investigate Beating of ‘Facebook’ Activist
Authorities Use Intimidation, Violence to Suppress Online Advocacy
Egyptian authorities should immediately investigate and prosecute those security officials responsible for beating Ahmed Maher Ibrahim, Human Rights Watch said today. Maher, a 27-year-old civil engineer, used the social-networking site Facebook to support calls for a general strike on May 4, 2008, President Hosni Mubarak’s 80th birthday.
May 10, 2008 Press Release
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Morocco: Investigate Migrant Deaths at Sea
Navy Sailors Accused of Deliberately Sinking Boat
The Moroccan government should immediately investigate allegations that its naval forces sank a boat in the Mediterranean in which at least 28 migrants drowned, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 9, 2008 Press Release
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Saudi Arabia: Medical Workers Stranded Without Pay
Labor Court Fails 55 South Asian Professionals, Prevents Them From Leaving
Saudi Arabia’s Labor Court should act immediately to address workers’ complaints against the Nukhba House of Medical Services company, including unpaid wages and restrictions on returning home, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 9, 2008 Press Release
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UK: Missed Chance to Charge Sri Lankan Rights Abuser
Karuna Case Could Have Been Landmark for International Justice
The British government’s failure to file criminal charges against a former Tamil Tiger leader for grave human rights abuses in Sri Lanka is a tragic missed opportunity to bring a notorious rights abuser to justice, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 9, 2008 Press Release
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Morocco: Sham Inquiry Highlights Impunity for Police Abuse
Prosecutor Prematurely Closes Investigation Without Hearing All Testimony
Citing “lack of evidence,” Moroccan authorities closed an investigation into police abuse allegations made by two human rights defenders whose testimony the prosecutor refused to solicit, Human Rights Watch said today.
May 8, 2008 Press Release
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Jordan: Prison Burning Deaths Need Independent Investigation
Police Investigation Ignores Evidence, Intimidates Witnesses
King Abdullah should order an independent investigation into the events surrounding the deaths on April 14 of three prisoners at al-Muwaqqar prison east of Amman, Human Rights Watch said today. Despite ample evidence of misconduct, and potentially criminal acts by prison officials, police authorities told Human Rights Watch that their investigation into the incident will vindicate the prison officials, setting out that they acted correctly.
May 8, 2008 Press Release
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EU-Russia Human Rights Consultations
Human Rights Watch Recommendations - March 2008
As Russia prepares to enter a new political cycle, the EU should take full stock of Russia’s deteriorating human rights record and commit to making human rights a core aspect of its partnership with the Russian government. The EU should ensure that the human rights situation in Russia is raised at all levels, including at the upcoming EU-Russia Summit in June.
May 8, 2008 Memorandum
Vietnam: Religious Freedom Denied
Buddhists Remain Behind Bars While Vietnam Hosts UN Buddhist Celebration
As Vietnam prepares to host the United Nations Day of Visak next week, one of the most sacred days for Buddhists, the government should cease the persecution, harassment and imprisonment of Buddhists and other independent religious groups, Human Rights Watch said today. More than 400 people remain behind bars in Vietnam for their peaceful religious or political activities.
May 8, 2008 Press Release
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Germany: Press for Human Rights Reform in Russia
Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier should press Russia to immediately end impunity for human rights violations in Chechnya and cease harassment of and restrictions on civil society in Russia, Human Rights Watch said today. Steinmeier will travel to Russia on May 12 to meet with government and nongovernmental organization representatives.
May 8, 2008 Press Release
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Cluster Munitions in the Middle East and North Africa
Cluster Munition Coalition Fact Sheet Prepared by Human Rights Watch
In the Middle East-North Africa region Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and Israel have produced cluster munitions; Egypt and Israel have exported cluster munitions; Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen stockpile cluster munitions. Cluster munitions have been used in Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and the Western Sahara.
May 8, 2008 Campaign Document
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Burma: Postpone Referendum to Save Lives
Let International Aid in for Cyclone Survivors
The Burmese government should postpone the constitutional referendum scheduled for May 10, 2008 and focus on relieving the horrendous human suffering from Cyclone Nargis, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch urged the Burmese government to stop blocking aid efforts and lift restrictions on international aid agencies so they can respond immediately to help survivors.
May 8, 2008 Press Release
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Burma’s referendum of the absurd
By David Mathieson, Burma consultant for Human Rights Watch
Published in New Statesman
Despite the terrible cyclone death toll, Burma's military junta is pushing ahead with its spurious constitutional referendum
May 8, 2008 Commentary
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