World Report 2016: ‘Politics of Fear’ Threatens Rights‏

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THE WEEK IN RIGHTS January 28, 2016 Follow us on:

World Report 2016: ‘Politics of Fear’ Threatens Rights

Photo © 2015 Zalmaï for Human Rights Watch The politics of fear led governments around the globe to roll back human rights during 2015. In the 659-page World Report 2016, its 26th edition, Human Rights Watch reviews human rights practices in more than 90 countries. The spread of terrorist attacks beyond the Middle East and the huge flows of refugees spawned by repression and conflict led many governments to curtail rights in misguided efforts to protect their security.  At the same time, authoritarian governments throughout the world, fearful of peaceful dissent that is often magnified by social media, embarked on the most intense crackdown on independent groups in recent times.  Key note: Twin Threats » World Report 2016 » share on:

Former Ivorian President Gbagbo on Trial at the ICC In December 2010, Gbagbo’s refusal to accept defeat in a presidential election led to violence and eventually an armed conflict that left at least 3,000 civilians dead. The trial, which began today, shows that justice can reach those who once appeared untouchable.  See the Latest News in Africa »   share on:

Dispatches: Zika Warnings Versus Realities Women Face by Amanda Klasing The rapid spread of the Zika virus has raised concern among public health officials across the Americas. As the virus is suspected of causing a birth defect, some countries have asked women to delay pregnancies. But many women and girls in the region don’t have control over when they get pregnant.  See the Latest News in the Americas >>   share on:

Dispatches: 'Virginity Testing' to End for Yezidi Rape Survivors  by Rothna Begum “Luna,” was captured by ISIS fighters when they swept through northern Iraq in August 2014. She was sold four times and raped by all her “owners.” But sexual abuse continued even after escape. An important step this week may finally put an end to it.  See the Latest News in the Middle East/North Africa »   share on:

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