Human Rights Watch (HRW)

Girls school's closed in Afghanistan for ‘religious issues’ says Taliban

A top official of the Taliban says that schools for female students are closed for religious issues, and Islamic scholars should consider this matter.

Aug 11, 2022, 20:40 PM IST

Thai teen among latest group held for `royal insults`:Human Rights Watch

 United Nations` rights body warned Thailand`s widespread use of the law "may constitute crimes against humanity".

May 24, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

Police is the most mistrusted institution in Pakistan, says HRW report

A recent report prepared by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has highlighted that the whole institution of police in Pakistan is `crooked` and needs drastic transformation. It says that public surveys and reports of government accountability and redress institutions show the police to be one of the most widely feared, complained against, and least trusted government institutions in Pakistan.

Sep 30, 2016, 09:47 AM IST