January 16, 2025
North Korea: No Easing of Systemic Rights Abuses
Restrictions on Trade, Movement Aggravate Humanitarian Crisis
January 16, 2025
Brazil: Lead COP30 by Example
Phaseout of Fossil Fuels, Robust Forest Protection Needed
January 16, 2025
EU: Migration Policies Fuel Abuses Across Borders
Deterrence-First Approach Undermines Rights, Erodes Protection, Endangers Lives
January 16, 2025
Vietnam: Repression Deepens Under New Leader
No Easing of Severe Restrictions Under General Secretary To Lam
January 16, 2025
East Africa, Horn: Civilian Suffering in Armed Conflict
Crackdowns on Dissent, Civic Space; Impunity for Abuse
January 16, 2025
Israel/Palestine: An Abyss of Human Suffering in Gaza
Unchecked Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes
January 16, 2025
US: Trump Term Begins After Year of Rights’ Backsliding
Heightened Attacks on Fundamental Freedoms; Continued Racial Discrimination
January 16, 2025
Philippines: Marcos Rights Gains Fall Short
Ex-President Duterte, Former Top Officials Unpunished for ‘Drug War’ Abuses
January 16, 2025
Japan: Death Penalty Acquittal Shows Need for Legal Reform
End ‘Hostage Justice,’ Capital Punishment; Create National Rights Body
January 16, 2025
Australia: Reversals in Respect for Children’s Rights
Violations Against Asylum Seekers Persist; Human Rights Act Needed
January 16, 2025
Cambodia: Hun Manet Drastically Curtails Rights
Prime Minister Fails to Uphold Promises to Strengthen Democracy, Rule of Law
January 16, 2025
Myanmar: ‘Scorched Earth’ Tactics Intensify
Junta’s Military Targets Civilians, Villages; Blocks Aid
January 16, 2025
Singapore: New Leader Retains Cruel Death Penalty Policy
Crackdown on Government Critics, Peaceful Protesters
January 16, 2025
Indonesia: Prabowo Presidency Raises Rights Concerns
Declining Religious Freedom; Persistent Discrimination in West Papua
January 16, 2025
Sri Lanka: New Government Pledges Economic Reform, Justice
President Anura Dissanayake Should Ensure Accountability for Past War Crimes
