April 5, 2021
The Other Tyrants
These five dictators operate out of the glare of headlines. That makes them especially dangerous.
April 5, 2021
Groups Urge Oregon to End Felony Disenfranchisement
Human Rights Watch Supports HB 2366/SB 571
![201903us_oregon_statecapitol](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201903us_oregon_statecapitol.jpg?itok=WmIrjD-j)
April 5, 2021
Cameroon: Boko Haram Attacks Escalate in Far North
Boost Civilian Protection, Monitor Troops’ Conduct
![Cameroonian soldiers patrolling along National Road 1, Mora, Far North region, Cameroon, February 5, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202103afr_cameroon_soldiers_EN_1.jpg?h=a7b09681&itok=pR5oJ1JG)
April 2, 2021
Myanmar: Hundreds Forcibly Disappeared
Account for Missing Politicians, Activists, Others at Risk of Torture, Death
![A man is held by police during a crackdown on anti-coup protesters holding a rally in front of the Myanmar Economic Bank in Mandalay, Myanmar on February 15, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104asia_myanmar_protestpolice.jpg?h=6950d7a4&itok=HyaC8HkO)
![ICC permanent premises](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201903ij_hague_icc8.jpg?itok=1PHTo9tZ)
April 2, 2021
Turkey Resumes its Crackdown on Student Protesters
Government, University Authorities Should Allow Peaceful Dissent
![Police forcefully detain a protester who is crying on the ground while the police stand over her at a demonstration.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104eca_turkey_student_protest_1.jpg?h=8fe3b20d&itok=YTSvVpd4)
April 2, 2021
SADC, AU need to urgently help Mozambique protect Cabo Delgado civilians
A failure to act on developments in the town of Palma in northern Mozambique will have dire consequences for the region
![woman, outside, Mozambique, Palma](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104africa_mozambique_palma_isis.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=ncMeIRJb)
April 1, 2021
New York State Passes Important Legislation for Justice
Laws Limit Solitary Confinement, Legalize Marijuana
![Supporters of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) rally on the steps of New York City Hall with signs](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104us_newyork_marijuana_0.jpg?h=06f6671c&itok=XkIEvRu0)
April 1, 2021
Groups Urge US End Discriminatory ICE "Gang" Prioritization
Gang Labeling Harms Communities
![U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conduct a targeted enforcement operation in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. on February 9, 2017.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2017/2017-04-us-immigration-ice-enforcement.jpg?itok=kebUHXXu)
April 1, 2021
Afghanistan: Taliban Target Journalists, Women in Media
Attacks Highlight Need to Uphold Press Freedom in Peace Settlement
![Afghan journalists film at the site of a bombing attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/04/202104asia_afghanistan_journalists.jpg?h=0f81a170&itok=sQ8GmsF0)
April 1, 2021
US Court Rules for Safety in Meatpacking
Order Overturns Federal Rule Eliminating Speed Limits in Hog Plants
![201909bhr_usp_meatpacking_main](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/multimedia_images_2019/201909bhr_usp_meatpacking_coverillo.jpg?itok=PUdR3eqV)
April 1, 2021
Interview with Reed Brody on the Jammeh2Justice campaign
![Reed Brody (2d from R) with some of Jammeh's victims in Banjul in May 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/06/202106africa_banjul_victims.jpg?h=06ac0d8c&itok=N6bbVaV-)