Human Rights Watch also stated that it was "deeply disturbed by the apparent indifference of many people to the alleged rape of a 13-year old."

Human Rights Watch stated that the law is "an unwarranted infringement on the right to religious practice".

Human Rights Watch have repeatedly stated that the organization "has worked for peaceful political reform, democracy, and human rights in Vietnam".

Human Rights Watch stated its belief that the group members were political prisoners and called for their immediate and unconditional release, as did Front Line.

Human Rights Watch stated that Alexander's sentence suggested "a threat to Indonesia's religious minorities" in light of recent attacks by extremists.

Human Rights Watch stated that the Syrian government has shown "no qualms about shooting dead its own citizens for speaking out."

Human Rights Watch, rejects this and states that the government is involved in backing and arming numerous militias in the country.

Human Rights Watch stated that "civilians acting as human shields, whether voluntary or not, contribute indirectly to the war capability of a state.

Human Rights Watch also stated in a report that they were unable to independently verify the allegations of a massacre.

Human Rights Watch stated that Badawi's website had hosted material criticizing "senior religious figures".