(Jerusalem) – Israeli security forces are abusing Palestinian children detained in the West Bank. The number of Palestinian children arrested by Israeli forces has more than doubled since October 2015. Interviews with children who have been detained, video footage, and… Read More ›
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Christians in China feel full force of authorities’ repression
By Emily Rauhala GUIYANG, China — Pastor Su Tianfu slides into the back seat and tells the driver to hit it. He looks over his shoulder. “Is there anybody following us?” It is days before Christmas, but instead of working… Read More ›
A day in the life of a Palestinian child laborer
According to a Human Rights Watch report, hundreds of Palestinian youths, some as young as 11, are being employed on settlement farms. The work is hard, and conditions even harder. Three youngsters describe an average workday. Around 5 A.M., before… Read More ›
Tyranny’s False Comfort: Why Rights Aren’t Wrong in Tough Times
By Kenneth Roth, Executive Director, Humans Rights Watch The world has not seen this much tumult for a generation. The once-heralded Arab Spring has given way almost everywhere to conflict and repression. Islamist extremists commit mass atrocities and threaten civilians… Read More ›