Alain White

Over the past decade, concerns have deepened over the increasing prospect of weapons systems that, once activated, would select and attack targets without further human intervention.

(Geneva) – The upcoming visit to China by the United Nations high commissioner for human rights should highlight the need for justice for victims of violations and accountability for those responsible, Human Rights Watch said today. High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet is scheduled to visit China during the last 10 days of

(Beirut) – Human Rights Watch joined 37 other organizations today in announcing a 10-day campaign against the increasing government repression of individuals and groups defending human rights in Algeria. The following is their statement: 19 May, 2022 A year ago, Algerian authorities shut down the “Hirak” pro-democracy protests in most of

Chadian president, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has dashed hopes for further reforms with the arrest of six members and supporters of Wakit Tamma, a coalition of Chadian opposition parties and civil society organizations, for participating in a May 14 demonstration in the capital N’Djamena. Wakit Tamma had been