How the Endless War Became the Endless Pandemic
- STORY AT-A-GLANCE In the video report above, journalist Glenn Greenwald elaborates on a recent expose he published in which he accuses the U.S.
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Letter to Prime Minister Morrison on Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan
Dear Prime Minister, We write to you to urge your government to take urgent steps to address the human rights crisis in Afghanistan and help protect Afghan civilians at particular risk.
Bangladesh: 86 Victims of Enforced Disappearance Still Missing
(Geneva) – United Nations human rights experts should lead an independent international investigation into enforced disappearances by security forces in Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today. Senior UN officials, donors, and trade partners should step up measures to hold senior members of Bangladesh security forces accountable,
Covid-19 Surge in Myanmar’s Prisons
Myanmar’s Covid-19 crisis is spiraling out of control, as the coronavirus spreads among the most marginalized populations, including those in the country’s prisons.
Palestinian Rockets in May Killed Civilians in Israel, Gaza
(Jerusalem) – Palestinian armed groups’ rocket and mortar attacks during the May 2021 fighting in the Gaza Strip, which killed and injured civilians in Israel and Gaza, violated the laws of war and amount to war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. Palestinian and Israeli authorities have a long track record
Niger: Surging Atrocities by Armed Islamist Groups
(Bamako) – Islamist armed groups have killed over 420 civilians and driven tens of thousands from their homes during attacks in western Niger since January 2021, Human Rights Watch said today.
Mozambique Government Retakes Key Town from Militants
Mozambican and Rwandan government forces have taken control of Mocimboa da Praia in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province.
Sweden: Iran War Crimes Trial Opens
(Stockholm) – The opening of a landmark trial in Sweden on August 10, 2021 of an Iranian citizen accused of participating in the mass execution of political prisoners is an important moment for victims long denied recognition and justice. On July 27, Swedish prosecutors announced their decision to prosecute an Iranian
178 Groups Denounce Biden Administration's Continued Violation of Refugee Protections
August 6, 2021 Honorable Joseph R.
Mozambique: Civilians Prevented from Fleeing Fighting
The Mozambican government should immediately assist civilians to move to safer areas.
Russia Expands Onslaught on Critics
With Russia’s September 19 parliamentary elections fast approaching, every day begins with new reports of arbitrary arrests, interrogations, and other attacks on critical voices.
South Sudan: African Union Disappoints on Justice
(Nairobi) – The African Union Commission’s failure to advance justice for the countless victims of atrocities in South Sudan raises concerns about the regional body’s commitment to accountability, 34 South Sudanese, regional, and international rights organizations said in a letter to the AU Commission released today.
The South Sudanese
A Political Circus
In the Ancient Roman Circus, when a gladiator fell, his fate was decided not by a judge and jury, but by the will of the emperor and the crowd.
Indonesia Army Chief to Terminate Unscientific ‘Virginity Test’
Indonesian Army Chief Gen. Andika Perkasa told army commanders in July that the required medical check-up in the recruitment process for female officers should be similar to the male medical test, signaling the end of the so-called “virginity test.”
Still No Justice for Zimbabwe’s 2018 Post-Election Violence
After Zimbabwe’s August 2018 presidential election, I witnessed violent abuses on the streets of Harare, the capital, when uniformed soldiers indiscriminately fired live ammunition at people protesting delayed election results. In a Twitter post, President Emmerson Mnangagwa called for “an independent investigation into what occurred in Harare” and said