March 23, 2026
Iran: Deliberate Attacks on Civilian Ships Apparent War Crimes
Risk Harming Economic Rights Across the Globe
Iran
March 7, 2026
US/Israel: Investigate Iran School Attack as a War Crime
An unlawful attack on a primary school in southern Iran before midday on February 28, 2026 that reportedly killed scores of civilians, including many children, should be investigated as a war crime, Human Rights Watch said today.
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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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January 16, 2026
Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres
UN Member States Should Call for Human Rights Council Special Session
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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 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 13, 2026
Iranian Footballers Gain Asylum in Australia
Football Federations Should do More to Protect Athletes’ Freedom of Expression
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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
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March 12, 2026
Iran: US School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability
Use of Outdated Intelligence Shows Failure to Take All Feasible Precautions
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March 12, 2026
Reverse Restrictions and Repression of Protests Around the World
HRW Oral Statement - Item 3 General Debate - HRC61
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March 11, 2026
Bahrain Should Urgently Release Prisoners Amid Airstrikes
Free Those Detained Arbitrarily Unconditionally; Others Temporarily
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March 6, 2026
Iran: Internet Shutdown Violates Rights, Escalates Risks to Civilians
Authorities Should Restore Full Connectivity; Ensure Civilian Protection
