Chad: Charge or Release Political Detainees
The Chadian government should charge or release persons arrested following a February coup attempt, Human Rights Watch said today. At least eight individuals, and possibly many more, remain in custody following the lifting of the state of emergency on March 15.
March 19, 2008 Press Release
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Letter to the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference
Urging the Organisation to Improve and Strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism
Human Rights Watch writes to urge Dr. Ihsanoglu to use his position as Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference to support measures at the upcoming Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference in Dakar, Senegal on March 13-14 that would improve and strengthen the 1999 OIC Convention on Combating International Terrorism. In particular, we urge the OIC to consider two amendments to the Convention in order to narrow its overbroad definition of terrorism and to make absolutely clear that there is no sanction in Islam for deliberately attacking civilians, whatever the circumstances or justifications.
March 11, 2008 Letter
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UN: Rights Council Remains Timid in Face of Abuses
Darfur Resolution Provides Basis for Further Action
The UN Human Rights Council closed its fourth regular session today having failed to take action to address many of the world’s most urgent human rights situations, Human Rights Watch said today. The council adoption of a compromise text regarding the crisis in Darfur, however, was a welcome if small step forward.
March 30, 2007 Press Release
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Letter to the Minister of Justice of Cameroon
Human Rights Watch has repeatedly documented the application and impact of the practice of forced forensic physical examinations of men which are designed to "prove" they have engaged in homosexual conduct. (For a detailed study of the examinations, see Human Rights Watch's report, In a Time of Torture: The Assault on Justice in Egypt's Crackdown on Homosexual Conduct. These examinations, largely predicated on the outdated and erroneous theories of a nineteenth-century French forensic doctor, Pierre-Ambroise Tardieu, are inflicted in many countries. They are invasive, abusive, intrusive, medically groundless, and they amount to torture.
November 30, 2005 Letter
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Cameroon: Child Soldiers Global Report 2001
From the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
There are no indications of under-18s in government armed forces. The Ecole Militaire Inter-Armes in Yaoundé, a military school for officers, has a minimum recruitment age of 18. Applicants under age 21 must have parental authorisation.
June 12, 2001 Multi Country Report
Cameroon: Government Human Rights Commissions in Africa
The National Commission on Human Rights and Freedoms (NCHRF) was created in the context of the wave of democratization of African countries through a November 1990 decree by President Paul Biya. The NCHRF's credibility and autonomy are greatly hindered by strong presidential control over its appointment and operations. After almost ten years of existence, this human rights commission remains largely irrelevant, and is seen as a compliant institution serving the executive.
January 1, 2001 Multi Country Report
Cameroon: Government Human Rights Commissions in Africa
After nearly ten years in existence, the NCHRF is still largely unknown within Cameroon. As
of November 1999, the production of a free brochure for distribution was being prepared in
order to address this problem.
January 1, 2001 Multi Country Report
Cameroon: Landmine Monitor Report 2000
Key developments since March 1999: Legislation to ratify the Mine Ban Treaty was passed in July 1999.
August 1, 2000 Multi Country Report
Rights Group Calls on Cameroonian President to Respect Freedom of Press
Human Rights Watch Calls for Immediate Release of Imprisoned Cameroonian Journalist
In a letter sent to the president of Cameroon today, Human Rights Watch welcomed his call to resolve the case of a wrongfully-imprisoned journalist.
June 2, 1998 Press Release
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