October 5, 2026
Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys
Countries Stall on Repatriating; Torture Claims, Fatal Illness, Fair Trial Concerns
Middle East/North Africa
October 16, 2026
Syria: Women Barred from Defense, Security Colleges
Syrian authorities have imposed admissions rules that bar women from most programs at two new state universities focused on defense and security, with applications closing on October 19, 2026.
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Israel/PalestineMany countries seem eager to pin the blame for years of Israeli atrocities across the Occupied Palestinian Territory solely on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. If the current government falls, the thinking goes, things will get better. But ignoring the train and focusing on the conductor overlooks — or willfully refuses to see — reality.
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September 27, 2026
Syria: Reconstruction Deals Lack Critical Rights Framework
Government, Donors, Investors Should Ensure Rebuilding Serves Communities
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September 10, 2026
Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters
Scores at Imminent Risk; Global Action Needed
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October 10, 2026
Gaza: Ceasefire Anniversary Marks Year of Failed Promises
No Reconstruction; Acute Humanitarian Needs; Killing Continues
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October 8, 2026
Bahrain: Authorities Rearrest Pardoned Detainees
Prominent Activist Naji Fateel Among Those Held
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October 7, 2026
Letter to the EU ahead of 2026 EU-GCC summit
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October 6, 2026
Yemen: Houthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff
Accused Face Death Penalty in Misuse of Espionage Charges
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October 5, 2026
HRW Oral Statement on Georgia and Yemen
HRW Oral Statement - Item 10 General Debate - HRC63
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October 5, 2026
Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys
Countries Stall on Repatriating; Torture Claims, Fatal Illness, Fair Trial Concerns
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October 2, 2026
Egypt: Authorities Arrest Entire Investigative Newsroom
End Enforced Disappearance, Reveal Journalists’ Whereabouts, Ensure Access to Lawyers
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September 30, 2026
Stop Outsourcing Migration Control, Uphold the Rights of Migrants and Refugees in Libya & Tunisia
ICJ/HRW Joint Statement - ID with the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent - HRC63
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September 30, 2026
United Arab Emirates: A Year On, Critic Remains in Detention
South Sudanese Commentator Held Without Charge
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