HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH - THE WEEK IN RIGHTS - February 27,2014

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here THE WEEK IN RIGHTS February 27, 2014 Follow us on: In Venezuela, Violence Against Protesters, Journalists    Photo © Reuters 2014 Venezuelan security forces have used excessive and unlawful force against protesters on multiple occasions since February 12, including beating detainees and shooting at crowds of unarmed people. The government has censored the news media, blocking transmission of a TV channel and threatening to prosecute news outlets for their coverage of the violence. President Nicolás Maduro announced on February 20 that he had begun proceedings to take CNN off the airwaves in Venezuela, and a press workers union reported on February 21 that the government had cancelled the credentials of CNN's Caracas correspondent. Journalists and human rights defenders have reported being subject to acts of violence and intimidation by government agents or supporters. Read more >> share on:   In Sierra Leone, Mining Boom Brings Rights Abuses The government of Sierra Leone and London-based African Minerals Limited forcibly relocated hundreds of families from verdant slopes to a flat, arid area in Tonkolili District. As a result, residents lost their ability to cultivate crops and engage in income generating activities that once sustained them. See the Latest News in Africa >> share on:   US Drone Strike on Yemen May Violate Obama Policy A deadly US drone strike on a December 2013 wedding procession in Yemen, which killed 12 men and wounded at least 15 other people, including the bride, raises serious concerns about US forces' compliance with President Barack Obama's targeted killing policy.  See the Latest News in the Middle East/North Africa >> share on:   Arizona Should Veto Anti-LGBT Law Arizona's legislature has reached a new low by awarding special legal protection to businesses and individuals that discriminate against LGBT people. Governor Jan Brewer's failure to veto this bill would not only be disastrous for Arizona, but would be likely to spur such odious legislation in other US states.  See the Latest News in the United States >> share on:   VIDEO In Russia, gay men are beaten on camera. Watch now >> WORLD REPORT 2014 Purchase the hard copy of the 2014 World Report or download the PDF for free. Download Now >> SATELLITE IMAGES Land and water grabs devastate 500,000 of Ethiopia's indigenous communities. Watch Now >>