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United States: Bush Signs Law on Child Soldiers
Measure to Prosecute Recruiters Abroad Puts Commanders on Notice Under a new law signed today by US President George W. Bush, leaders of military forces and armed groups who have recruited child soldiers may be arrested and prosecuted in the United States, Human Rights Watch said today. The law could apply to leaders of dozens of forces that have recruited and used child soldiers in over 20 armed conflicts.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 03-Oct-2008 07:00

UN: Africa Trip Should Focus on Human Rights
Protection of Civilians Necessary for Lasting Peace The United Nations Security Council should address protection of civilians, justice, and human rights during its upcoming visit to Africa from June 1-10, 2008, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the council. Human Rights Watch highlighted critical issues that needed to be addressed at each of the stops on the council?s tour.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 27-May-2008 07:00

C?te d?Ivoire: End Impunity for Pro-Government Student Group
Government Should Investigate, Punish Those Responsible for Crimes The government of C?te d?Ivoire should take immediate steps to end impunity for members of a pro-government student group responsible for numerous acts of violent, criminal behavior, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 21-May-2008 07:00

C?te d?Ivoire: Peace Process Fails to Address Sexual Violence
National Authorities and International Community Must Act to Reverse Impunity Pro-government and rebel forces in C?te d?Ivoire have subjected thousands of women and girls to rape and other brutal sexual assaults with impunity, Human Rights Watch said in a new report issued today. Despite recent progress in the peace process, the latest accord fails to address this widespread sexual violence or the need for accountability.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 01-Aug-2007 07:00

UN: Make Civilian Protection a Priority on Trip to Africa
Security Council Must Increase Pressure on Sudan The United Nations Security Council must make protection of civilians its highest priority, Human Rights Watch said today. In a letter to the Security Council, Human Rights Watch called for greater pressure on the Sudanese government to ensure the immediate deployment of the full African Union-United Nations hybrid force in Darfur to help protect civilians, and also to end the government?s abusive policies.
Source : Human Rights Watch | 12-Jun-2007 07:00