Americas
February 25, 2021
Human Rights Watch Statement
The human rights situation in Nicaragua remains critical. In 2020, the government intensified its repression against civil society organizations and independent journalists. Human rights defenders and other critics continue to be targets of death threats, intimidation, online defamation campaigns, harassment, surveillance, and assault.
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Guatemala: Free Press Under Attack
Harassment, Limited Access to Information, Poor Investigations of Attacks
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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News
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Dozens Killed in Prison Uprisings in Ecuador
Authorities Should Investigate Attacks, Ensure Accountability
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Haiti: Attacks on Judicial Independence
UN Security Council Should Call for Restoring Supreme Court at Upcoming Meeting
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Mexican Senate Takes a Step to Protect Women with Disabilities
Government Should Enable Access to Services, Shelter from Violence
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Guatemala: Free Press Under Attack
Harassment, Limited Access to Information, Poor Investigations of Attacks
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Human Rights Body Calls for Repeal of Jamaica’s Anti-LGBT Laws
Laws Prohibiting Same-Sex Conduct Fuel Hate, Violence
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Covid-19 Triggers Wave of Free Speech Abuse
Scores of Countries Target Media, Activists, Medics, Political Opponents
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Colombia: Protection Gaps Endanger Rights Defenders
Over 400 Killings of Community, Other Leaders Since 2016
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