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Chad: Opposition Leader Ibni Still Missing

Posted on 03/03/2008

Yorongar Confirms Detention; Government Inquiry Lacks Independence The Chadian government should promptly account for missing opposition leader Ibni Oumar Mahamat Saleh, who was arrested by state security forces one month ago, Human Rights Watch said today.

Chad Human Rights Violations: General Press Release

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Serbia: Protect Civil Society and Minorities

Posted on 26/02/2008

Government Should Unequivocally Condemn and Quell Violence Serbia’s government should act quickly to reduce the dangerously hostile climate for human rights groups, independent journalists and ethnic minority communities in the country, Human Rights Watch said today.

Serbia Human Rights Violations: General Press Release

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Arab League: Reject Proposal to Restrict Satellite Broadcasts

Posted on 26/02/2008

Information Ministers’ New ‘Principles’ Would Extend Repression of Free Speech Arab governments should publicly reject those elements of a proposed regional policy on satellite television broadcasting that would seriously restrict freedom of expression and information, Human Rights Watch s ...

Middle East and Northern Africa Human Rights Violations: General Press Release

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Rwanda: Review Doctor’s Genocide Conviction

Posted on 15/02/2008

Correct Injustice Against Ex-Presidential Candidate and Surgeon Officials of the Rwandan popular justice system known as gacaca should immediately review a recent judicial decision that found the surgeon and former presidential candidate Dr. Theoneste Niyitegeka guilty of complicity in genocide, ...

Rwanda Human Rights Violations: General Press Release

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Saudi Arabia: Halt Woman’s Execution for ‘Witchcraft’

Posted on 14/02/2008

Fawza Falih’s Case Reveals Deep Flaws in Saudi Justice System King Abdullah should halt the execution of Fawza Falih and void her conviction for “witchcraft,” Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the Saudi king.

Saudi Arabia Human Rights Violations: General Press Release

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