March 23, 2026
Iran: Deliberate Attacks on Civilian Ships Apparent War Crimes
Risk Harming Economic Rights Across the Globe
Middle East/North Africa
March 24, 2026
Of Egyptian Prisons and Exile, A Story of Separation
“I woke up to my sister Fadwa calling me, and I was terrified. ‘Jehad, State Security were here. They took mom.’ I feel I never got past that moment. A lot has happened since then, but I still haven’t moved on from it.”
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Refugees and MigrantsIsrael’s attacks in Lebanon — and the threat of more to come — have caused more than a million people to flee their homes. This is nearly one-fifth of the entire population of a country that already hosts the world’s highest number of refugees per capita.
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March 17, 2026
Yemen: Apparent Excessive Force Against Protesters
Protect Free Speech; End Cycles of Violations
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March 7, 2026
US/Israel: Investigate Iran School Attack as a War Crime
Scores of Civilians, Including Children, Reportedly Killed; Full Investigation Needed
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February 24, 2026
Iran: Tsunami of Arbitrary Arrests, Enforced Disappearances
Detainees Tortured; Face Secret, Arbitrary Executions; Families Search for Disappeared
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March 20, 2026
Attacks on Mideast Energy Infrastructure
Attacks on Energy Endangering Local Lives, Global Livelihoods
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March 20, 2026
Hungary: Arrest Netanyahu if He Visits
EU Should Condemn Continued Disregard for Rule of Law
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March 18, 2026
How Human Rights Watch Mitigates Harm when Publishing Open-Source Analysis
Iran Research Highlights Risks of Arrests and Detentions
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March 17, 2026
Middle East Conflict: No Room for Double Standards on International Law
HRW Oral Statement - Item 4 General Debate - HRC61
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March 17, 2026
Iran: Unlawful Strikes Across Gulf Endanger Civilians
Iran Kills, Wounds Civilians Across Gulf; Deliberately Targets Economic Centers
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March 17, 2026
Yemen: Apparent Excessive Force Against Protesters
Protect Free Speech; End Cycles of Violations
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March 13, 2026
In the Shadow of War, Settler Violence against Palestinians Intensifies
Action Needed to Prevent Atrocities
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March 13, 2026
Syria: UN Commission of Inquiry Remains Critical
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic - HRC61
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March 13, 2026
Japan Should Urge Iran to Release People in Detention
US and Israeli Strikes Increase Danger for Political Prisoners and Others
