Australian police have arrested Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated Australian soldier who stands accused of committing five counts of war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. This is a long-awaited but significant step toward accountability. HRW's @DGavshon speaks more abouMostrar mais

The number of out-of-school children has risen for 7 years in a row, reaching 273 million. A proposed free education treaty could push countries to act. My new dispatch: www.hrw.org/news/2026/04/08/273-million-ch...

The sentencing of Judge Anas Hmedi to one year in prison on April 6 is clear retaliation for his defense of judicial independence amid repeated attacks by President Saied. Tunisian authorities should immediately overturn his conviction and cease harassment of critical voices.

On April 2, the Cuban government announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, framing it as a “humanitarian gesture.” The announcement raised hopes for many political prisoners’ families, but no political prisoners have been identified among those released. www.hrw.org/newsMostrar mais

Cuba announced a big release of prisoners last week. How many political prisoners has it freed? ZERO. Read our @hrw piece: www.hrw.org/news/2026/04/08/cubas-prisoner...

“We are talking about extremely serious crimes here. We are talking about ethnic cleansing, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.” HRW executive director, Philippe @Bolopion, on @FRANCE24 to discuss the widespread atrocities committed against civilians in #BurkinaFaso. LeaMostrar mais

A threat to wipe out "a whole civilization" may amount to a threat of genocide. All parties should respect international law, and those responsible for atrocities should be held accountable. New statement from HRW and 200+ groups, experts: www.amnestyusa.org/press-releaMostrar mais

🚨@hrw @amnestyusa @ACLU and 200+ other groups & experts call for an end to #Trump’s threats of war crimes and call for accountability. They say: "A threat to wipe out 'a whole civilization' may amount to a threat of genocide." Full statement 👉 www.amnestyusa.org/wMostrar mais

The sentencing of Judge Anas Hmedi to one year in prison on April 6 is clear retaliation for his defense of judicial independence amid repeated attacks by President Saied. Tunisian authorities should immediately overturn his conviction and cease harassment of critical voices

Despite renewed threats of attacks on civilian infrastructures in #Iran - would be war crimes & possible crimes against humanity - #EU leaders still fail to name USA & Israel in their statements. Int'l law is eroded by those who flout it as much as by those who fail to sMostrar mais

When anti-Rohingya sentiment turned into gunshots in Myanmar in 2017, 16-year-old Maung Sawyeddollah was forced to flee. What happens when you’re forced to leave your home? Where do you go? 🎙️In the second episode of The Great Unrooting, we hear from people around the world whoMostrar mais

Kazakhstan’s authorities have filed criminal charges against Zhanar Sekerbayeva, a feminist activist. The charges follow an investigation into Sekerbayeva, which appears to have been in retaliation for her LGBT activism. www.hrw.org/news/2026/04/05/kazakhstan-fem...Mostrar mais

April 4 marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Landmines are among the most insidious weapons of modern conflicts. There's a global ban on antipersonnel landmines that saves civilian lives, but the landmark treaty faces serious threats. LearnMostrar mais

The recent deadly attack in Jos reflects persistent violence & insecurity in northern Nigeria, where killings, kidnappings & limited state protection leave communities vulnerable as everyday people continue to pay the price. www.hrw.org/news/2026/04/03/deadly-attaMostrar mais

In a new report, HRW documents serious human rights abuses against civilians across Burkina Faso by the Burkinabè military, allied militias, and an Islamist armed group since 2022. Read our new Q&A addressing key issues explored in the report: www.hrw.org/news/2026/Mostrar mais

Thousands of detainees in Iran, including political prisoners and children, are at risk of injury and death from US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran’s authorities, including mass, secret, and arbitrary executions. New from HRW: www.hrw.org/news/2026/04/Mostrar mais

On @FRANCE24, HRW's executive director Philippe @Bolopion describes a "new phenomenon" of "dangerous rhetoric" being used by world leaders, indicating an open disregard for international law. 🔊Watch now:

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s unwillingness to condemn forced labor in China risks reducing pressure on the Chinese government to end its repression of Uyghurs. Latest with @jwormington, @hrw on Ottawa’s failure to tackle #UyghurForcedLabor. www.hrw.org/news/20Mostrar mais

Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham, two heads of civil society organizations in the United Kingdom, have been convicted of criminal offenses for peacefully protesting in the UK. This is a travesty of justice and a huge blow to the right to protest. 🔊 Learn more:

Israel’s parliament has passed a discriminatory death penalty bill that targets Palestinians. This bill aims to execute Palestinian detainees quickly and with limited scrutiny. The Israeli parliament should immediately repeal this discriminatory bill.