Human Rights Watch

China tightens exit restrictions; Uyghurs and Tibetans face passport hurdlesChina tightens exit restrictions; Uyghurs and Tibetans face passport hurdles

China tightens exit restrictions; Uyghurs and Tibetans face passport hurdles

The Chinese government has increasingly imposed arbitrary restrictions on people's internationally protected right to leave the country. According to a…

1 month ago
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh’s interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcementHuman Rights Watch urges Bangladesh’s interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcement

Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh’s interim govt to uphold impartiality in law enforcement

Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights body, has called on the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure that…

1 month ago
China intensifies crackdown on Tibetan schools, forcibly replacing heritage with state-controlled educationChina intensifies crackdown on Tibetan schools, forcibly replacing heritage with state-controlled education

China intensifies crackdown on Tibetan schools, forcibly replacing heritage with state-controlled education

The Chinese government has targeted private-owned educational institutes that support Tibetan language and culture as part of their repression of…

2 months ago
“China’s severe travel restrictions on Uyghurs violating international rights,” says Human Rights Watch“China’s severe travel restrictions on Uyghurs violating international rights,” says Human Rights Watch

“China’s severe travel restrictions on Uyghurs violating international rights,” says Human Rights Watch

The Chinese government is maintaining severe restrictions, conditions, and controls on Uyghurs who seek to travel abroad in violation of…

2 months ago
Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracyHuman Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracy

Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracy

Arbitrary arrests and reprisal violence in Bangladesh underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms following the ousting of Prime Minister…

2 months ago
Human Rights Watch urges Hong Kong to overturn convictions of journalists, end media crackdownHuman Rights Watch urges Hong Kong to overturn convictions of journalists, end media crackdown

Human Rights Watch urges Hong Kong to overturn convictions of journalists, end media crackdown

The Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights watchdog, urged the Hong Kong government to overturn the politically motivated…

7 months ago
Human Rights Watch bashes China for continuous atrocities in XinjiangHuman Rights Watch bashes China for continuous atrocities in Xinjiang

Human Rights Watch bashes China for continuous atrocities in Xinjiang

Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights watchdog, in a recent statement lamented the Chinese government for its human…

7 months ago
Human Rights Watch tells B’desh interim govt to establish council, investigate abusesHuman Rights Watch tells B’desh interim govt to establish council, investigate abuses

Human Rights Watch tells B’desh interim govt to establish council, investigate abuses

The Bangladesh interim government should seek a resolution at the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to…

7 months ago
UK Baloch National Movement plans protest against Pakistan atrocitiesUK Baloch National Movement plans protest against Pakistan atrocities

UK Baloch National Movement plans protest against Pakistan atrocities

The United Kingdom chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) announced on Friday that it would hold a protest in…

8 months ago
Baloch Human Rights Council calls for global action against crackdown on Baloch protestersBaloch Human Rights Council calls for global action against crackdown on Baloch protesters

Baloch Human Rights Council calls for global action against crackdown on Baloch protesters

The Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC) has appealed to the United Nations and other human rights organisations, including Human Rights…

8 months ago
Human Rights Watch slams China’s expansionist guidelines criminalizing the independent Taiwan effortHuman Rights Watch slams China’s expansionist guidelines criminalizing the independent Taiwan effort

Human Rights Watch slams China’s expansionist guidelines criminalizing the independent Taiwan effort

After China issued new legal guidelines that threatened Taiwan's autonomy, the authorities have now once again attempted to threaten the…

9 months ago
East Turkistan Government in-Exile condemns China’s village name changes as cultural genocideEast Turkistan Government in-Exile condemns China’s village name changes as cultural genocide

East Turkistan Government in-Exile condemns China’s village name changes as cultural genocide

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) expressed deep concern on Thursday over China's recent renaming of villages in East…

9 months ago
Chinese govt orchestrates steps to suppress commemorations of upcoming Tiananmen Square protests, says HRWChinese govt orchestrates steps to suppress commemorations of upcoming Tiananmen Square protests, says HRW

Chinese govt orchestrates steps to suppress commemorations of upcoming Tiananmen Square protests, says HRW

The Chinese administration has orchestrated several arrests of activists who sought to organise the commemoration ceremonies of the 35th anniversary…

10 months ago
China pressuring Tibetans to relocate from long-established villages: Human Rights WatchChina pressuring Tibetans to relocate from long-established villages: Human Rights Watch

China pressuring Tibetans to relocate from long-established villages: Human Rights Watch

Revealing increasing atrocities against members of the Tibet community in China, Human Rights Watch on Wednesday released a report on…

10 months ago
Human Rights Watch criticises Pakistan for forceful eviction of farmers for infra projectsHuman Rights Watch criticises Pakistan for forceful eviction of farmers for infra projects

Human Rights Watch criticises Pakistan for forceful eviction of farmers for infra projects

Human Rights Watch has condemned Pakistan's eviction of thousands of farmers for a plan to build the 'world's largest riverfront…

11 months ago