The Latest Breaking News from HRW

As human rights organisations report an escalation in the brutal treatment of detainees, we speak to some of those who claim to have suffered at the hands of state security forces

The Memorandum of Understanding on Migration has been renewed despite mounting evidence of crimes against humanity.

Beijing (AFP) - Dozens of demonstrators are still detained in China after taking part in widespread protests against the government last year, Human Rights Watch said Thursday, adding that the whereabouts of some remain unknown.

India has used emergency powers to block airing of the documentary that questions the India PM’s role in the 2002 riots.

Human Rights Watch warned on Monday that Israeli guidelines for foreigners entering the West Bank risked turning the occupied territories into another Gaza, cutting residents off from the outside world. The regulations have faced waves of condemnation from the European Union and United States. Israel said the rules, which came…

Jerusalem (AFP) - Human Rights Watch charged Monday that new Israeli rules for foreigners entering the West Bank risked turning the occupied territory into "another Gaza," cutting residents off from the outside world.

Most of the women who should be playing cricket for Afghanistan have resettled in Australia since the Taliban took over the country, but they are disappointed by a lack of support from the International Cricket Council.

New York (AFP) - America's prestigious Harvard University said Thursday it would offer a fellowship to a leading human rights advocate after an initial snub over his criticism of Israel sparked a backlash.

Kenneth Roth, ex-head of Human Rights Watch, welcomes move but says problems and penalties remain for critics of Israel.