The Indian authorities are increasingly using authoritarian tactics to punish peaceful protests, while failing to act against violent attacks by its supporters, says Human Rights Watch.
Australia should avoid dealings with Myanmar that play down its military’s egregious rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne.
The Indian authorities should cease using unnecessary lethal force against demonstrators protesting a law that discriminates against Muslims, says Human Rights Watch.
The Bill passed legitimises discrimination on the basis of religion and stands in clear violation of both the constitution of India and international human rights law, Amnesty International India says.
The database is held by the police and includes sensitive personal information of every referral ever received by Prevent, the government’s 'anti-extremism' scheme.
The Chinese authorities have overseen a campaign of mass internment of Uyghurs, Kazakhs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang province, northwest China.
The Centre's goal is to promote fair and responsible reporting of Muslims and Islam, by engaging constructively with the media and empowering communities to make a change, says the MCB.