Human Rights Watch launches a new campaign for the LGBT community in the MENA region

New violence against women law : Human Rights Watch urges Morocco to do more

Much has been said about the new violence against women law, recently adopted by the Moroccan House of Representatives. Human Rights Watch was there to examine the bill, asking the Kingdom to address the gaps.

Moroccan authorities denounce the recent HRW’s report on Human Rights situation in Morocco

Human Rights Watch assesses how Moroccan authorities dealt with the Rif's Hirak

In its 2018 World Report, published today, Human Rights Watch sheds light on the repression of the Hirak Rif movement. Meanwhile, the NGO was positive about Morocco’s migration policy.

Hirak : Morocco rejects Human Rights watch report on security measures

Hirak : HRW urges King Mohammed VI to investigate police suspected violence

Human Rights Watch : Mahdawi’s arrest «violates his right to peaceful speech»

Human Rights Watch denounces Moroccan authorities’ use of force on Saturday

Responding to the brutal repression of the demonstration organized by women on Saturday to call for the release of the Hirak detainees, Human Rights Watch has brought its own version relying on activists’ accounts. The organization, in an article published today denounced the police’s use of force while dispersing protesters.

Zefzafi’s lawyer to HRW and Amnesty : The «Hirak»'s leader alleges police beat him

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today that the police allegedly «severely beat» the detained Hirak leader Nasser Zefzafi. Relying on an account given by one of the activist’s lawyers, the international organizations call for a medical examination of the detainee to ensure his safety.

Syrian refugees in Figuig : Human Rights Watch blames Morocco and Algeria