US/Mexico: Investigate Border Killings
China: Investigate Torture Allegations in Tibet Philanthropist Trial
(New York) – The Chinese government should immediately drop trumped-up charges against Karma Samdrup and investigate the serious and detailed allegations of torture in detention he and his lawyers made in court on June 22, 2010, Human Rights Watch said today.
Indonesia: Stop Prosecuting Peaceful Political Expression
(Jakarta) – The Indonesian government should immediately release the more than 100 Papuan and Moluccan activists imprisoned for peacefully voicing political views, and change laws and policies to protect freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
Philippines: Investigate Killing of Massacre Witness
(New York) – The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation should immediately investigate the latest killing of a witness to the November 2009 massacre of at least 58 people in Maguindanao province, Mindanao, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch called on the government to act swiftly to protect witnesses and their families.
Kimberley Process: Halt Zimbabwe Diamond Trade
(Tel Aviv) – The government of Zimbabwe has broken its promises under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) work plan to improve abusive practices in its diamond fields and should formally be suspended from the Kimberley Process, Human Rights Watch said in a 16-page report released today.
Guinea: Upcoming Election Significant, Challenging
(Washington, DC) – The winner of Guinea’s hugely significant upcoming presidential election should urgently focus on rebuilding the rule of law and holding human rights abusers to account, Human Rights Watch said today. The first round of voting is scheduled for June 27, 2010.
Nigeria: Civil Society Groups Call on State Governments Not to Resume the Execution of Prisoners
Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Institute and other Nigerian human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are deeply concerned by reports of a decision by the Nigerian government to resume the execution of prison inmates. The reason given by the authorities for the resumption is to ease prison congestion.
Angola: End Case Against Cabinda Rights Defenders
(New York) – The Angolan government should drop politically motivated criminal charges against three prominent rights advocates who go on trial on June 23, 2010, in Cabinda, Angola’s oil-rich province, Human Rights Watch said today.
Kyrgyzstan: New Evidence Emerges on Brutality of Attacks
(New York) – Newly uncovered evidence of vicious attacks during the massive violence in Kyrgyzstan on June 10 to 14, 2010, underscores the need for an international inquiry into the mayhem, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch said the international inquiry should supplement the Kyrgyz government’s investigation.
Rape, Beatings and Betrayal Typify “Transformation” of Former Top Student
NEW YORK – The life of a top student at Beijing’s prestigious Tsinghua University has been ravaged by a decade of rape, torture and betrayals. According to reports recently received by the Falun Dafa Information Center, the once vibrant and brilliant young woman from Shandong Province, Ms. Liu Zhimei (???), now lives in a hut, regularly wets her bed, and crouches into the corner of her room with clenched fists whenever someone approaches her. Neighbors have seen her running from her home naked and screaming.