Human Rights Watch

Palestine: Prosecution of Issa Amro another blow to freedom of expression

The prosecution of prominent Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro serves as another blow to freedom of expression, Amnesty International has said.

Saudi Arabia: Law professor arrested for taking aim at kingdom’s record on human rights

A law professor in Saudi Arabia has been arrested in the capital, Riyadh, hours after he criticised the country’s human rights record.

New Sharia laws in Brunei to permit stoning of LGBT+ people

Brunei is moving towards full implementation of Sharia law, proposed legislative changes will permit the stoning and whipping to death of LGBT+ people.

US: Black lawyer detained in court by deputy who accused him of being the suspect files complaint

A black lawyer in Maryland who was detained earlier this month by a deputy claiming he was a suspect pretending to be a lawyer has filed a complaint with the sheriff’s office in Harford County – alleging racial motivation.