Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch is a nonprofit, nongovernmental human rights organization made up of roughly 400 staff members around the globe. Its staff consists of human rights professionals including country experts, lawyers, journalists, and academics of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Established in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups.

Israel/ Palestine

Israel’s Extermination, Ethnic Cleansing against Palestinians Escalate

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Atrocities Against Palestinians with Impunity Challenge Rules-Based International Order

Israel/ Palestine

Australia’s Albanese should Raise Israeli Crimes During Herzog Visit

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Herzog stated in reference to the Hamas-led October 7 attacks, “it’s an entire nation out there that is responsible.

Kurds

Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Escalation In NE Kurdish Region

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Both Syrian Gov’t and Kurdish forces must Respect Civilian Rights, Allow Aid, Investigate Alleged Abuses

Iran

Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres

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UN Member States Should Call for Human Rights Council Special Session

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Iran’s Internet Blackout Concealing Atrocities

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Reports of Large-Scale Killings in Iran under cover of internet blackout

Israel

Israel’s Airstrikes on Lebanese Reconstruction Equipment, Factories are War Crimes

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Human Rights Watch – (Beirut) – The Israeli military’s repeated attacks on reconstruction-related equipment and other civilian facilities in southern Lebanon throughout 2025 violate the laws of war and are apparent war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. Residents and local municipal authorities told Human Rights Watch that the attacks have hampered reconstruction efforts and […]

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Syria: One Year since Assad’s Fall

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Human Rights Watch – (Beirut) – Syrian transitional authorities have taken positive steps on justice, transparency, and rights but failed to prevent continued violence and atrocities, Human Rights Watch said today on the anniversary of the former government’s fall. As Syrian authorities move the country forward, they should, with international support, credibly address outstanding concerns around […]

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Yemen: Houthis’ Widespread, Arbitrary Detentions of Political Opponents

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Human Rights Watch – (Beirut) – Houthi authorities have detained dozens of political opponents since July 2025, including the leaders of several political parties in Yemen, some of which may amount to enforced disappearances, Human Rights Watch said today. At least 70 people associated with the Yemeni Congregation for Reform, known as the Islah party, were […]

Apartheid

West Bank: Israel Emptying Refugee Camps a Crime Against Humanity

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( Human Rights Watch ) – Nadim M., a pseudonym for a 60-year-old father of four, was forced to flee Tulkarem refugee camp in the West Bank of the Occupied Palestinian Territory in January 2025 when Israeli military forces raided the camp and stormed his home. He told Human Rights Watch that Israeli soldiers restrained […]