February 4, 2026
Thailand: Government Backsliding on Rights
New Administration Fails to End Repression, Undertake Serious Reforms
February 4, 2026
Horn/East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression
Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space
February 4, 2026
West Africa: Further Crackdowns by Military Juntas
Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack Civilians
February 4, 2026
China: Repression Deepens, Extends Abroad
Severe Suppression of Rights of Tibetans, Uyghurs, Unofficial Churches
February 4, 2026
Japan: New Prime Minister Should Address Rising Xenophobia
Support Anti-Discrimination Law, National Rights Body
February 4, 2026
Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist
Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability
February 4, 2026
EU: Rights Failings Undermine Democracy, Rule of Law
Faltering Support for Rights Weakens European Union, at Home and Abroad
February 4, 2026
US: Trump Administration’s Pervasive Attacks on Rights
Democratic Norms and Anti-Discrimination Remedies Rejected; Rights Undermined Globally
February 4, 2026
Australia: Abusive Refugee, Migration Policies Expand
Faltering Protections for Non-Citizens, the Environment, Children
February 4, 2026
Türkiye: Government Targets Main Opposition
Moves to End Kurdish Conflict at the Same Time as Democratic Backsliding
February 4, 2026
North Korea: Unrelenting Repression, Hunger, Inequality
Pyongyang Further Restricts Trade, Movement, Access to Information
February 4, 2026
Nepal: Protests Over Corruption, Inequality, and Social Media Ban
Impunity and Failures to Uphold Rights Contributed to Lethal Violence that Toppled Government
February 4, 2026
Syria: Renewed Hope for Justice, Accountability
Undertake Security Sector Reform; Protect Human Rights in Legislation, Institutions
February 4, 2026
Israel’s Extermination, Ethnic Cleansing Escalate
Atrocities Against Palestinians with Impunity Challenge Rules-Based International Order
