Social Media and Social Change in the Gulf
A Bahraini court has sentenced six people to a year in prison for the crime of insulting the king, Hamad…
5-20-2013
Fresh Concerns for Safety of Nabeel Rajab, Others in Bahrain’s Custody
Washington, DC – HRF today voiced concerns for the safety of jailed leading human rights defenders, including President of the…
5-15-2013
Arrest of Leading Activist Part of Emerging Trend in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt – Human Rights First today condemns the detention of democracy activist Ahmed Maher at the Cairo Airport today.…
5-10-2013
Indonesian Security Forces Continue to Struggle for Power
In 1998, Indonesia’s President Suharto fell from power, ushering in an unprecedented period of reformasi, or political reform. But progress…
5-10-2013
Press Freedom: Abductions a Common Reality for Journalists in Pakistan
On March 24, 2013, Haji Abdul Razzaq Baloch, a Baluch journalist living in Karachi, Pakistan, left his friend’s house and has…
5-8-2013
