Skip to cookie privacy notice Skip to main content
  • العربية
  • 简中
  • 繁中
  • English
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • 日本語
  • Português
  • Русский
  • Español
  • More languages
Donate Now

Primary navigation

All Africa
African Union
Angola
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Côte d'Ivoire
Democratic Republic of Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)
Ethiopia
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Kenya
Liberia
Malawi
Mali
Mauritius
Mozambique
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
All Americas
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
All Asia
Afghanistan
Australia
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China and Tibet
Fiji
India
Indonesia
Japan
Laos
Malaysia
Maldives
Myanmar (Burma)
Nauru
Nepal
North Korea
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Vietnam
All Europe/Central Asia
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
European Union
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Holy See
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Serbia/Kosovo
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
All Middle East/North Africa
Algeria
Bahrain
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Israel/Palestine
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Mauritania
Morocco/Western Sahara
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
All United States
Criminal Justice
Democracy
Economic Justice
Immigrants’ Rights and Border Policy
Racial Justice
US Foreign Policy
Arms
Children's Rights
Crisis and Conflict
Disability Rights
Economic Justice and Rights
Environment and Human Rights
Free Speech
Health
LGBT Rights
Refugees and Migrants
Rights of Older People
International Justice
Technology and Rights
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Torture
United Nations
Women's Rights
Reports
Video & Photos
Impact
Take Action
Our Committees
Film Festival
Newsletters
Legacies for Justice
Voices for Justice
Careers
About Us
People
Social Media
Human Rights Education
Financials and Fundraising Policy
Accessibility
Contact
Make a One-time Gift
Give Monthly
Gifts in Wills and Trusts
Partners for Justice
Stock or Wire Transfer
Give from Your IRA
Donate Now
English
Choose your language
العربية 简中 繁中 English Français Deutsch 日本語 Português Русский Español
More Languages
Donate Now
Trending Israel/Palestine  Syria  Sudan  Russia-Ukraine War  United States  Tigray Conflict 
Would you like to read this page in another language?
Yes
February 5, 2025 Commentary

As Bhutan king visits India, he should be urged to free political prisoners in his country

At least 32 political prisoners – mostly Nepali-speaking Bhutanese – who are languishing in his nation’s jails.

 Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (L) with Yogi Adityanath (R), Chief Minister of India's Uttar Pradesh state, take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, during the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, India, February 4, 2025.
October 7, 2024 Commentary

Bhutan’s king is soon to arrive in Australia — he should be urged to free the nation’s political prisoners

The king of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and his wife attend the enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
July 10, 2024 News Release

Bhutan: Urgently Reform Justice System, Prison Conditions

Released Political Prisoner Describes Desperate Conditions

A man wearing glasses standing.
April 8, 2024 UPR

Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Bhutan

47th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review

January 29, 2024 News Release

Bhutan: New Government Should Release Political Prisoners

Uphold Ideal of ‘Gross National Happiness’ by Ensuring Economic Rights of All

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan addresses the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, September 22, 2017.
January 29, 2024 Letter

Letter to Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay Regarding Human Rights Issues in Bhutan

September 13, 2023 News Release

Bhutan: Freed Political Prisoner Describes Dire Conditions

Foreign Governments Should Urge Release of Dozens Held for Decades

Madhukar Monger at Beldangi refugee camp, Nepal, August 2023.
May 5, 2023 News Release

Bhutan: King Should Free Political Prisoners

At Least 37 Serving Long Sentences Following Alleged Torture, Unfair Trials

The king of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and his wife attend the enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
March 23, 2023 Commentary

Bhutan’s Long-Serving Political Prisoners Should be Released

230314asia_Bhutan_political_prisoners
March 13, 2023 Report

Bhutan: Free Long-Term Political Prisoners

Held for Decades After Torture, Unfair Trials

230314asia_Bhutan_political_prisoners
July 2, 2021 Statement

Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child Review of Bhutan

80th pre-session

February 1, 2021 Statement

Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Bhutan

80th pre-session

January 17, 2020 Dispatches

Bhutan on Brink of Overturning Same-Sex Conduct Ban

Upper Chamber of Parliament Should Remove Stigmatizing Provision

Tashi Tsheten, an LGBTQ activist from Bhutan.
July 31, 2017 Commentary

India Is an Overwhelming Presence in South Asia, and Must Do More to Build Trust

Repeatedly Saying India Wants Peaceful Ties Is Not Enough

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the opening session of 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in Kathmandu, November 26, 2014.
January 26, 2017 Letter

Human Rights Watch Submission on Bhutan to the Committee on the Rights of the Child

Pagination

  • Current page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Next page ››
  • Last page Last »

Protecting Rights, Saving Lives

Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in close to 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice

Donate Now

Connect With Us

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok

Footer menu

  • Contact Us
  • Corrections
  • Privacy Policy
  • Permissions
  • Site Map
  • Child Safeguarding
  • Text Version
© 2025 Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch | 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor | New York, NY 10118-3299 USA | t 1.212.290.4700

Human Rights Watch is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 13-2875808

Human Rights Watch