March 13, 2023
Bhutan: Free Long-Term Political Prisoners
Held for Decades After Torture, Unfair Trials
Bhutan
February 5, 2025
As Bhutan king visits India, he should be urged to free political prisoners in his country
Bhutan’s king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is in India this week. He went to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Tuesday and will also attend the Bengal Global Business Summit, part of his government’s effort to deepen the country’s regional economic ties. Bhutan, which is famous for its official doctrine of pursuing Gross National Happiness, is facing steep challenges including an exodus of young people, who are attracted by the relative freedom and opportunities in other countries.
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October 3, 2007
Discrimination against Ethnic Nepali Children in Bhutan
Submission from Human Rights Watch to the Committee on the Rights of the Child
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News
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Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Bhutan
47th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review
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September 13, 2023
Bhutan: Freed Political Prisoner Describes Dire Conditions
Foreign Governments Should Urge Release of Dozens Held for Decades
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May 5, 2023
Bhutan: King Should Free Political Prisoners
At Least 37 Serving Long Sentences Following Alleged Torture, Unfair Trials
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March 23, 2023
Bhutan’s Long-Serving Political Prisoners Should be Released
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March 13, 2023
Bhutan: Free Long-Term Political Prisoners
Held for Decades After Torture, Unfair Trials
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July 2, 2021
Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child Review of Bhutan
80th pre-session
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February 1, 2021
Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Bhutan
80th pre-session
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January 17, 2020
Bhutan on Brink of Overturning Same-Sex Conduct Ban
Upper Chamber of Parliament Should Remove Stigmatizing Provision
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July 31, 2017
India Is an Overwhelming Presence in South Asia, and Must Do More to Build Trust
Repeatedly Saying India Wants Peaceful Ties Is Not Enough
