Tagged: Human Rights Watch
Thousands of Rohingya Muslims and Bangladeshis are stranded at sea as a result of a new policy in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia to refuse port — or “push back” — boats filled with migrants...
Thailand’s military-led government moved to reassure foreign diplomats about new laws after ending martial law last week. But rights activists are concerned the law giving the Prime Minister considerable power has potential for abuse...
Thai media outlets have been operating under pressure since the military took power in a May coup. While there have been some concessions by the junta, the outlook is uncertain even as a military-backed...
Eritreans fleeing human rights abuses in their homeland are routinely kidnapped by human traffickers as they cross into eastern Sudan, bound for Israel. In a new report out Tuesday, Human Rights Watch says the...