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Thousands protest at immunity for Yemen’s Saleh
World

Thousands protest at immunity for Yemen’s Saleh

Thousands of Yemenis protested in Sanaa on Sunday against an immunity law protecting outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh from prosecution…
Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion
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Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion

Western democracies should overcome their aversion to Islamist groups that enjoy popular support in North Africa and the Middle East…
Activists: Syrian defectors kill 27 soldiers
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Activists: Syrian defectors kill 27 soldiers

BEIRUT — Syrian army defectors killed at least 27 soldiers and security forces Thursday in clashes in the southern province…
UN: Iran secretly executing hundreds of prisoners
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UN: Iran secretly executing hundreds of prisoners

Iran's authoritarian regime has secretly executed hundreds of prisoners, according to a new UN report detailing growing rights abuses in…
Court to decide if military trials for civilians constitutional
Egypt

Court to decide if military trials for civilians constitutional

Egypt’s military rulers received a major blow on Saturday when a court in Cairo referred the legal provision for trying civilians…
Rights watchdog condemns trial of activist for insulting military
Egypt

Rights watchdog condemns trial of activist for insulting military

Egypt’s military rulers should drop legal charges being leveled against a local activist, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, declaring…
Rights group: Libyan rebels loot seized towns
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Rights group: Libyan rebels loot seized towns

Libyan rebel forces seeking to oust Muammar Qadhafi have looted shops, homes and medical facilities in some of the towns…
Inspiring filmmaking on display at Human Rights Watch festival
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Inspiring filmmaking on display at Human Rights Watch festival

NEW YORK - The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival closed on Thursday after showcasing 18 documentaries and shorts from…
Human Rights Watch: The Egyptian revolution is not over
Egypt

Human Rights Watch: The Egyptian revolution is not over

In his first visit to Egypt since unrest broke out in January, the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth…
Human Rights Watch: Military rulers vow no more virginity tests
Egypt

Human Rights Watch: Military rulers vow no more virginity tests

Egypt's military rulers have promised that women in custody will not be subjected to virginity tests in future, Human Rights…
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