New evidence has emerged this week that the Syrian Air Force has used cluster munitions in strikes near the main highway that runs through Ma`arat al-Nu`man, the site of a major confrontation between government and rebel forces.
The draft Egyptian constitution provides for some basic political and economic rights, but falls far short of international law on women’s and children’s rights, freedom of religion and expression, and, surprisingly, torture and trafficking.
Palestinians face serious abuses in the Hamas criminal justice system, including arbitrary arrest, incommunicado detention, torture, and unfair trials. Hamas has executed at least three men convicted on “confessions” apparently obtained under torture since 2007.
Three Islamist armed groups controlling northern Mali have committed serious abuses against the local population while enforcing their interpretation of Sharia, or Islamic law, according to Human Rights Watch
Abuses show need for accountability says Human Rights Watch, as opposition leaders state they are already taking measures to uphold human rights