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Nepal: Abuses Against Tibetans Protesting China’s Tibet Crackdown

China Leans on Nepal to Stifle Demonstrations

The government of Nepal, under pressure from China, has arbitrarily arrested hundreds of Tibetans and restricted their right to demonstrate against the March 2008 crackdown in Tibet.

Human Rights Watch called on Nepal to respect Tibetans’ rights to free expression and assembly, and for China to end its pressure campaign against Nepal.

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Women sort through the rubble where their house once stood, four weeks after Cyclone Nargis.
© 2008 Panos

Bosnia: Karadzic Arrest a Blow Against Impunity
The arrest of Radovan Karadzic, the former president of Republika Srpska, marks a major blow against impunity for the egregious crimes committed in the Balkans, Human Rights Watch said.

Burma: Cyclone Donors Should Ensure Transparency and Accountability
The Burmese government has long limited access and monitoring of aid, making it difficult for donors to give and agencies to operate in the country.

Sudan: Restore Security in Abyei
Tens of thousands of civilians are still unable to return to the contested town of Abyei, two months after half of the town was destroyed in fighting, Human Rights Watch said in a new report.

DR Congo: Peace Accord Fails to End Killing of Civilians
The killing and rape of civilians in the eastern province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues at a horrifying rate despite the signing of a peace accord.

Darfur: ICC Moves Against Sudan’s Leader
Sudan/Darfur: Whose interests does justice serve?
Commentary: Nigeria's Delta blues

Thailand: Stop Forced Returns of Karen Refugees to Burma
India: End State Support for Vigilantes
Cambodia: Murder of Journalist Jolts Run-Up to Election

Saudi Arabia: Implement Proposed Labor Reforms
Iran: Release Detained HIV/AIDS Experts
US: Obama Should Highlight Human Rights on Mideast Trip

Mexico: Rights Abuses Fueling Global HIV Epidemic
Peru: At-Risk Women Denied Legal Abortions
Colombia: 15 Hostages Rescued by Security Forces

Kosovo: Bush Should Press Thaci on Human Rights
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Local Courts Face Obstacles in War Crimes Trials
EU: Governments Should Support Anti-Discrimination Directive

Commentary: Sabotage in Guantánamo
US: Beware Bush's preemptive strike on torture
US/Algeria: Reveal Location of Guantanamo Detainees

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China's Olympian Human Rights Challenges

United Nations: Defeat for Discrimination, Victory for Inclusion

US: A Test of Justice for Rape Victims

Syria: Investigate Sednaya Prison Deaths

Vietnam: Eight Vietnamese Writers Receive Prestigious Human Rights Prize

Two Cambodian Journalists Win Hellman/Hammett Writer’s Award

US: Respect World Court Order to Halt Texas Executions

Malaysia: Political Motivations Undermine Anwar Case

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