Human Rights Watch, In Ukraine, Syria, Incendiary Weapons Threaten Civilians‏

	THE WEEK IN RIGHTS November 13, 2014 Follow us on: In Ukraine, Syria, Incendiary Weapons Threaten Civilians Photo © 2014 Mark Hiznay/Human Rights Watch  Incendiary weapons, which cause terrible burns and disfigure survivors, have been used against towns in both Syria and Ukraine, highlighting the need for stricter law to govern these weapons.  Incendiary weapons can cause excruciatingly painful thermal and respiratory burns. Victims who survive often suffer long-term physical and psychological damage due to extensive scarring and disfigurement.  Read more >> share on:   In Mexico, Delays, Cover-Up Mar Atrocities Response The enforced disappearances of 43 students in Iguala, Guerrero State, and the killing of 22 people in Tlatlaya, Mexico State, are the worst atrocities we’ve seen in Mexico in years, but they are hardly isolated incidents. Instead, these killings and forced disappearances reflect a much broader pattern of abuse and are largely the consequence of the longstanding failure of Mexican authorities to address the problem.  See the Latest News in the Americas >> share on:   Bangladesh: Halt Execution of War Crimes Accused The death sentence against Muhammed Kamaruzzman, a leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party convicted of war crimes during Bangladesh’s 1971 war of independence, should immediately be stayed. Human Rights Watch opposes the death penalty in all circumstances as an irreversible and cruel punishment. It is particularly problematic when proceedings do not meet fair trial standards and where the right to appeal against a death sentence by an independent court is not allowed.  See the Latest News in Asia >> share on:   New York is Curbing Marijuana Arrests The New York City Police Department’s plans to cease arresting people found with small amounts of marijuana will make an important difference in the lives of thousands of people every year. Police officers will instead issue tickets for such offenses.  See the Latest News in the United States >> share on:   Human Trafficking: It’s Not Just About Sexual Exploitation  Sex trafficking gets a lot of attention, as it should. It’s a horrific crime. But trafficking in forced labor is also a grave abuse that has even more victims.  Read more >> share on:   VIDEO Domestic Workers: Trapped, Exploited and Abused  View Now >> VIDEO Mexico: Killings, Disappearances, and Torture in the “War on Drugs”  Watch Now >> TWEET of the WEEK "We kill them & you bury them." Tale of amazing priest who saved 100s from slaughter in #CAR http://bit.ly/1zmydtY pic.twitter.com/fw2FW9VRfA  Follow Stephanie Hancock >>