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In Tbilisi, Georgia, police forcibly dismantled a protesters’ camp, escalating a clash over disputed parliamentary election results. Denis Krivosheev from Amnesty International condemned the actions, emphasizing the need for the …
Tbilisi Protests: A Call for Respecting the Right to Peaceful Assembly Read More
Human Rights Watch will host a screening of the documentary “Welcome to Chechnya” on November 13 in Fort Lauderdale. The event aims to raise awareness about LGBTQ rights and promote …
Human Rights Watch to Showcase Impactful Film ‘Welcome to Chechnya’ Read More
The Erdoğan government in Türkiye has removed four democratically elected opposition mayors, citing terrorism charges. This move raises significant human rights concerns and infringes on the rights of over half …
Erdoğan Government Dismisses Elected Opposition Mayors, Threatening Democracy in Türkiye Read More
Human Rights Watch has criticized Armenia’s bill requiring the installation of surveillance cameras in Yerevan, arguing it violates privacy rights and civil liberties. The organization’s director warns that such mass …
Human Rights Watch Sounds Alarm on Armenia’s Surveillance Bill Read More
Amnesty International has designated Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the Russian election watchdog Golos, as a prisoner of conscience amidst his trial for alleged involvement with an ‘undesirable organization’. Arrested ahead …
Amnesty International Declares Grigory Melkonyants a Prisoner of Conscience Read More
Human Rights Watch warns that Armenia’s new surveillance bill, requiring extensive video surveillance systems with police access across Yerevan, poses serious threats to resident privacy and civil rights. The bill …
Armenia’s Controversial Surveillance Bill: A Threat to Privacy and Civil Liberties Read More
The Armenian government’s surveillance bill is raising international concerns around privacy rights. Human Rights Watch warns that increased surveillance could undermine civil liberties. The legislation proposes extensive video monitoring in …
International Alarm Over Armenia’s Surveillance Bill and Privacy Rights Read More
Human Rights Watch has condemned Turkey’s proposed changes to its anti-espionage law, which could impose severe penalties on rights defenders and journalists. The vague definition of espionage may criminalize their …
Rights Group Warns Against Turkey’s Sweeping Anti-Espionage Law Changes Read More
Türkiye’s parliament is considering a vague amendment that expands espionage definitions, threatening journalists and human rights activists. This law could result in up to 24 years of imprisonment for actions …
Türkiye’s Espionage Bill: A Looming Threat to Free Expression and Civil Society Read More