This report was researched and written by Elahe Sharifpour Hicks, researcher for the Middle East and North Africa Division of Human Rights Watch. The report was edited by Hanny Megally, executive director of the Middle East and North Africa Division; Joe Stork, Washington director for the Middle East and North Africa Division; Malcolm Smart, program director of Human Rights Watch; Wilder Taylor, legal and policy director of Human Rights Watch; and Jim Ross, senior legal advisor of Human Rights Watch. Production assistance was provided by Erin Sawaya, associate for the Middle East and North Africa Division.
