Human Rights Watch Daily Brief, 27 April 2015

Tomorrow, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments about same-sex marriage. In its dilberation, the court should consider the same-sex marriage practices of other countries. The experiences of the 18 countries that have already legalized same-sex marriage can bring a fuller understanding of what's at stake. United Nations disability experts have called on Croatia to improve is disability rights record. Many people with physical and mental disabilities in Croatia are placed in institutions without their consent. Everyone with a disability who is in an institution should have the opportunity to move into the community. Former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré is heading to trial in Senegal, where he'll face charges of crimes against humanity, torture, and war crimes. Here's a helpful Q&A on his alleged crimes and the implications of this historic case. From earlier today: Riot police in Burundi have used water canon, tear gas and live bullets to disperse crowds protesting President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to seek a third term in office. At least two people have reportedly been killed in the violence. Civil society groups in Burundi condemned the move as a "coup" against the constitution. More than 3,800 people are now known to have died in the massive earthquake which struck Nepal on Saturday. The impact of the quake on the millions of Nepali migrant workers is resounding around the world. In some remote areas of Nepal, especially those home to undocumented Tibetan migrants, the true death toll may never be known. Cambodia should not revive a discredited draft law that severely restricts the activities of nongovernmental organizations, Human Rights Watch has said. Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned he will use the law to “handcuff” groups that do not comply.