Jean-Baptiste Gallopin
Jean-Baptiste Gallopin is a senior researcher in the Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division at Human Rights Watch. Before taking up this role, Jean-Baptiste worked as a research consultant for Amnesty International’s Crisis Response unit, where he spearheaded the organization’s documentation of crimes against humanity in the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia and contributed to documenting war crimes in Ukraine.
In 2019, Jean-Baptiste earned a PhD in sociology from Yale University, where his research on the Tunisian revolution of 2011 investigated collective dynamics during moments of upheaval. Prior to that, he worked as Amnesty International’s Sudan researcher (2012-2013), documenting the repression of Sudan’s civil society as well as war crimes and potential crimes against humanity in the Blue Nile conflict. From 2010, Jean-Baptiste worked as an independent consultant on Sudanese affairs researching the country’s political transition and as a political and security analyst focused on North Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan.
Jean-Baptiste has published research, essays, and analysis in numerous outlets, such as the London Review of Books, The Washington Post, Le Monde Diplomatique, Democracy and Security, and Aeon. Jean-Baptiste also holds a Masters in Arab studies from Georgetown University, and a BA from Sciences Po Lyon.
Features
Articles Authored
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May 9, 2024
Interview: “I Didn’t Think I Would Survive This”
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November 26, 2023
Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion
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July 11, 2023
Sudan: Darfur Town Destroyed
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May 4, 2023
Sudan: Explosive Weapons Harming Civilians
Reports Authored
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“The Massalit Will Not Come Home”
Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes Against Humanity in El Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan
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Gaza: Findings on October 17 al-Ahli Hospital Explosion
Evidence Points to Misfired Rocket but Full Investigation Needed
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Sudan: Darfur Town Destroyed
ICC Should Investigate Killings, Looting by Rapid Support Forces, Arab Militias
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Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups
Summary Killings, Looting, Arson Committed with Impunity
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Sudan: Explosive Weapons Harming Civilians
Limited Access to Water, Electricity, Medical Care Fuels Humanitarian Crisis
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