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CategoriesCountry ProfileThose targeted for arbitrary arrest and incarceration included religious leaders and practitioners, human rights advocates, government opponents, and pro-democracy campaigners. In Tibet and Xinjiang, systematic persecution of ethnic minorities persisted. A study by the OHCHR detailing possible crimes against humanity and other transnational crimes in Xinjiang was attempted to be suppressed by the authorities. Sexual […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileAt least hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers were killed by Saudi Arabian authorities at the Yemen-Saudi border; these killings may qualify as crimes against humanity. Authorities in Saudi Arabia have arrested human rights campaigners, public intellectuals, and nonviolent dissidents. They have also condemned people to death or decades in jail over postings they […]
CategoriesCountry ProfileThe UN children’s agency has warned that tens of thousands of Sudanese children might perish from the deadliest type of malnutrition this year, which affects at least 700,000 youngsters. Millions of people have been displaced both inside and outside of Sudan during the 10-month conflict between the government and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), […]
CategoriesStatements Country ProfileIn a concerning development that highlights the severe erosion of freedom of expression in Saudi Arabia, the Washington Center for Human Rights condemns the recent sentencing of 18-year-old Manal al-Gafiri to 18 years in jail and a travel ban. Her alleged crime? Posting tweets in support of political prisoners. This shocking violation of basic human […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIn the ongoing discussions between US and Saudi officials regarding the possibility of a mutual defense pact, the Washington Center for Human Rights emphasizes the paramount importance of prioritizing human rights and unwavering adherence to international law in shaping this prospective agreement. The potential ramifications of such a pact, envisioned to provide military support in […]
CategoriesStatements Advocacy Country ProfileTwo years ago, a collective of human rights organizations worldwide joined hands to rally behind the unjustly imprisoned members of the Belarusian rights group Viasna. These brave individuals had dedicated their lives to championing human rights in Belarus, and their incarceration was a grave miscarriage of justice. On September 17, 2021, the #FreeViasna campaign was […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIntroduction In the aftermath of the Taliban’s swift return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the world has been confronted with a harrowing erosion of fundamental rights, particularly for women and girls. The Washington Center for Human Rights stands in solidarity with the findings of Human Rights Watch’s recent report, which underscores that the […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIn a disconcerting development, Tunisian Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the Tunisian Judges’ Association (AMT), finds himself entangled in a legal battle that threatens not only his personal freedom but also the very principles of justice and judicial independence. As he prepares to face an investigating judge at the Kef Court of First Instance on […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIn recent times, the world has witnessed a disconcerting erosion of human rights and civil liberties in the Russian Federation. Over the past year, the United Nations has maintained a vigilant eye on the situation, issuing a series of grave statements that highlight the concerning escalation of repression and violations within the country. From July […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country Profile StatementsIn a chilling and alarming development, Saudi Arabia has once again demonstrated its ruthless commitment to suppressing freedom of expression, this time with a death sentence handed down to a retired Saudi teacher, Muhammad al-Ghamdi. The charges? Solely his online presence on Twitter and YouTube. This egregious violation of human rights serves as a grim […]