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NEW: Satellite imagery reviewed by HRW shows that orchards, greenhouses and farmland in northern Gaza have been razed since the beginning of Israel’s ground invasion, compounding concerns of dire food insecurity and loss of livelihood. 1/14 🧵⤵️

NEW: Satellite imagery reviewed by HRW shows that orchards, greenhouses and farmland in northern Gaza have been razed since the beginning of Israel’s ground invasion, compounding concerns of dire food insecurity and loss of livelihood. 1/14 🧵⤵️

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In just 100 days, the Trump administration has inflicted enormous damage to human rights in the United States and around the world. To mark the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, Human Rights Watch has cataloged 100 of the administration’s human rights harms 🧵⤵️

In just 100 days, the Trump administration has inflicted enormous damage to human rights in the United States and around the world. To mark the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, Human Rights Watch has cataloged 100 of the administration’s human rights harms 🧵⤵️

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"Swept" has been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Short Documentary category. The HRW film shows that creating permanent, affordable housing with supportive services for those who need it is the proven way to end houselessness, while destructive sanitation sweeps make it worse.

"Swept" has been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Short Documentary category. The HRW film shows that creating permanent, affordable housing with supportive services for those who need it is the proven way to end houselessness, while destructive sanitation sweeps make it worse.

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More than one million people across Lebanon are displaced following the Israeli military’s evacuation orders. The Israeli Defense Minister said that hundreds of thousands of Shiite residents of southern Lebanon will not return to their homes until the "safety of [Israel's] northern residents is guaranteed.” Forced displacement is a war crime.

More than one million people across Lebanon are displaced following the Israeli military’s evacuation orders. The Israeli Defense Minister said that hundreds of thousands of Shiite residents of southern Lebanon will not return to their homes until the "safety of [Israel's] northern residents is guaranteed.” Forced displacement is a war crime.

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In the charred remains of Mariupol, a vibrant city once stood. War transformed the city into something unrecognizable. HRW, SITU Research, and Truth Hounds analyzed the civilian suffering and damage following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

In the charred remains of Mariupol, a vibrant city once stood. War transformed the city into something unrecognizable. HRW, SITU Research, and Truth Hounds analyzed the civilian suffering and damage following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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In NE Gaza, north of Beit Hanoun, once-green agricultural land is now brown and desolate. Fields and orchards were first damaged during hostilities following Israel’s ground invasion in late Oct. Bulldozers carved new roads, clearing the way for Israeli military vehicles. 4/14

In NE Gaza, north of Beit Hanoun, once-green agricultural land is now brown and desolate. Fields and orchards were first damaged during hostilities following Israel’s ground invasion in late Oct. Bulldozers carved new roads, clearing the way for Israeli military vehicles. 4/14

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's “war on drugs” resulted in the brutal killing of between 12,000 and 30,000 people. In a new episode of HRW's Rights & Wrongs podcast, host Ngofeen Mputubwele speaks with Maria Ressa about Duterte’s bloody legacy. Spotify: Apple:

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's “war on drugs” resulted in the brutal killing of between 12,000 and 30,000 people. In a new episode of HRW's Rights & Wrongs podcast, host Ngofeen Mputubwele speaks with Maria Ressa about Duterte’s bloody legacy. Spotify: Apple:

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NEW: Colombian private military contractors, apparently hired by a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based company, transited through UAE military bases before being deployed to Sudan to support the abusive Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This is further evidence indicating that the UAE is assisting or otherwise substantially contributing to the Rapid Support Forces’ capacity to commit war crimes. Read HRW’s full investigation. ⤵️

NEW: Colombian private military contractors, apparently hired by a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based company, transited through UAE military bases before being deployed to Sudan to support the abusive Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This is further evidence indicating that the UAE is assisting or otherwise substantially contributing to the Rapid Support Forces’ capacity to commit war crimes. Read HRW’s full investigation. ⤵️

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NEW: Rwandan military forces and the M23 armed group carried out a campaign of forced recruitment and abusive detention of captured combatants and civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a new report, HRW documents large-scale roundups and arrests as well as grave abuses.

NEW: Rwandan military forces and the M23 armed group carried out a campaign of forced recruitment and abusive detention of captured combatants and civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a new report, HRW documents large-scale roundups and arrests as well as grave abuses.

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It's been 37 years since the June 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, when countless peaceful pro-democracy protesters were killed in Beijing. To this day, the Chinese government has failed to accept responsibility for its crimes. Learn more:

It's been 37 years since the June 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, when countless peaceful pro-democracy protesters were killed in Beijing. To this day, the Chinese government has failed to accept responsibility for its crimes. Learn more:

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US President Donald Trump was just awarded the newly created “FIFA Peace Prize.” But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.” Learn more:

US President Donald Trump was just awarded the newly created “FIFA Peace Prize.” But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.” Learn more:

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NEW: The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025. Human Rights Watch documented numerous horrific abuses but may have only scratched the surface. Read more:

NEW: The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025. Human Rights Watch documented numerous horrific abuses but may have only scratched the surface. Read more:

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Egypt's President Sisi suggested that people should accept hunger as the price of development. With an economy in dire crisis, Egypt's rise in hunger has happened while the government prioritizes lavish vanity projects over social spending.

Egypt's President Sisi suggested that people should accept hunger as the price of development. With an economy in dire crisis, Egypt's rise in hunger has happened while the government prioritizes lavish vanity projects over social spending.

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The Houthis, a Yemeni armed group, have attacked commercial ships with civilian crews in the Red Sea, saying they plan to target all ships heading to Israel “until the aggression against the Gaza Strip stops.” Deliberately attacking civilians is a war crime.

The Houthis, a Yemeni armed group, have attacked commercial ships with civilian crews in the Red Sea, saying they plan to target all ships heading to Israel “until the aggression against the Gaza Strip stops.” Deliberately attacking civilians is a war crime.

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Jimmy Carter, former US president who was committed to human rights, has died. He was 100 years old. Carter set a powerful example for world leaders to make human rights a priority, and he continued to fight for human rights after he left office.

Jimmy Carter, former US president who was committed to human rights, has died. He was 100 years old. Carter set a powerful example for world leaders to make human rights a priority, and he continued to fight for human rights after he left office.

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NEW: Israel's use of white phosphorus in south Lebanon is putting civilians at risk and contributing to displacement. HRW verified the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in at least 17 municipalities in south Lebanon since Oct. 2023.

NEW: Israel's use of white phosphorus in south Lebanon is putting civilians at risk and contributing to displacement. HRW verified the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in at least 17 municipalities in south Lebanon since Oct. 2023.

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"When double standards are exposed, the motives of the EU are questioned, and its credibility is eroded." Tirana Hassan addresses DROI Committee Press on Israel, Palestine, and international humanitarian law ⤵️

"When double standards are exposed, the motives of the EU are questioned, and its credibility is eroded." Tirana Hassan addresses DROI Committee Press on Israel, Palestine, and international humanitarian law ⤵️

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NEW: The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. These atrocities, including the government’s ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity for which senior leaders on all sides may be liable. Read more:

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NEW: The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. These atrocities, including the government’s ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity for which senior leaders on all sides may be liable. Read more:

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Saudi authorities are spending billions on sports-washing to improve their image. But out of public view, Saudi border guards have killed at least hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers, including women and children, who tried to cross the Yemen-Saudi border.

Saudi authorities are spending billions on sports-washing to improve their image. But out of public view, Saudi border guards have killed at least hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers, including women and children, who tried to cross the Yemen-Saudi border.

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India has banned a BBC documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 riots in Gujarat state. The documentary highlighted a report that found Modi “directly responsible” for the “climate of impunity” enabling the violence.

India has banned a BBC documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 riots in Gujarat state. The documentary highlighted a report that found Modi “directly responsible” for the “climate of impunity” enabling the violence.

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✊ Gig workers deserve rights, not loopholes. This week and next, governments, workers, and employers are negotiating the first global treaty on decent work in the platform economy. They should adopt strong standards to protect all platform workers’ rights. #ILC2026 #WorkersRights

✊ Gig workers deserve rights, not loopholes. This week and next, governments, workers, and employers are negotiating the first global treaty on decent work in the platform economy. They should adopt strong standards to protect all platform workers’ rights. #ILC2026 #WorkersRights

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Senegalese lawmakers have passed a draconian bill doubling the maximum sentence for same sex conduct and criminalizing any perceived "promotion" of homosexuality. Every person is entitled to the protection of their rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye should not sign this bill into law.

Senegalese lawmakers have passed a draconian bill doubling the maximum sentence for same sex conduct and criminalizing any perceived "promotion" of homosexuality. Every person is entitled to the protection of their rights regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye should not sign this bill into law.

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The international community should act to prevent a calamity. The Israeli military's evacuation order in northern Gaza, where over a million people live, could have devastating humanitarian consequences.

The international community should act to prevent a calamity. The Israeli military's evacuation order in northern Gaza, where over a million people live, could have devastating humanitarian consequences.

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NEW: Israeli authorities are responsible for the ongoing crime of extermination and acts of genocide in Gaza. They’ve undertaken deliberate actions that have deprived Palestinians of the water they need to survive. Read more from HRW:

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NEW: Israeli authorities are responsible for the ongoing crime of extermination and acts of genocide in Gaza. They’ve undertaken deliberate actions that have deprived Palestinians of the water they need to survive. Read more from HRW:

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Tax officials in India have raided BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, just weeks after India banned a two-part BBC documentary criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s failure to protect Muslim minorities.

Tax officials in India have raided BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, just weeks after India banned a two-part BBC documentary criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s failure to protect Muslim minorities.

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Gaza’s largest aid organization, UNRWA, provides shelter, health, and education services. The Israeli parliament is moving ahead with draft legislation that would prevent it from operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Gaza’s largest aid organization, UNRWA, provides shelter, health, and education services. The Israeli parliament is moving ahead with draft legislation that would prevent it from operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

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Deliberate killings of civilians, hostage-taking, and collective punishment are heinous crimes, and they amount to war crimes under international humanitarian law. No injustice can justify another. #Israel #Palestine #Gaza

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Deliberate killings of civilians, hostage-taking, and collective punishment are heinous crimes, and they amount to war crimes under international humanitarian law. No injustice can justify another. #Israel #Palestine #Gaza

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