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US/ASEAN: Obama Should Press Asian Leaders on Rights

Publicado Posted by Human Rights Watch on 12/11/2009

(New York) - US President Barack Obama should urge Asian leaders at the first ASEAN-US summit to unite in addressing the region's most pressing human rights concerns, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

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Azerbaijan: Young Bloggers Jailed

Publicado Posted by Human Rights Watch on 12/11/2009

(New York) - The criminal convictions of two young activist bloggers are a step backward for free expression in Azerbaijan, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch called on the Azerbaijani government to ensure that the appeal against their conviction fully examines whether the incident f ...

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China: Secret Black Jails Hide Severe Rights Abuses

Publicado Posted by Human Rights Watch on 11/11/2009

(New York) - Since 2003, large numbers of Chinese citizens have been held incommunicado for days or months in secret, unlawful detention facilities known as "black jails" by state agents who violate detainees' rights with impunity, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released toda ...

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Philippines: Clinton Should Press Arroyo on Killings

Publicado Posted by Human Rights Watch on 09/11/2009

(New York) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should press President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines to prosecute military members responsible for politically motivated killings, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

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Iran: Four Journalists Receive Hellman/Hammett Grants

Publicado Posted by Human Rights Watch on 09/11/2009

(New York) - Four Iranians are among 37 writers from 18 countries who are receiving the prestigious Hellman/Hammett award, Human Rights Watch said today. The award recognizes their commitment to free expression and the courage with which they have faced political persecution. read more

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