Iraq: Militias Held, Beat Villagers

Recruited Children as Fighters From Camp for Displaced People

Nepal: Decade After Peace, Scant Progress On Justice

Political Parties Fail to Deliver on Promises

US: Trump's Justice, CIA Picks Threaten Rights

Top Human Rights Tweets of the Week

In Russia, Thou Shalt not Disagree With the Orthodox Church

Police Raid Home of Activists Opposed to Church Construction

US: Trump Should Repudiate Dangerous Proposals

End Divisive Campaign Rhetoric

The Rights Weekender

Catch up with our weekly digest of highlights from around HRW's pages

Human Rights Inching Ahead in Climate Talks

First Test for Rights Commitment in Paris Agreement

Bahrain: Critic of UK Royals’ Visit Faces Charges

Leading Activist Said Trip Could ‘Whitewash’ Government Abuses

US: Trump’s National Security Choice Won’t Rule Out Torture

Michael Flynn Unwilling to Reject Trump’s Call for Waterboarding

Burma: Allow Access to Investigate Abuses in Rakhine State

Authorities Admit Destruction in Rakhine, But Use Flawed Methodology to Dispute Scale

African Members Reaffirm Support at International Criminal Court Meeting

Countries Commit to Working Within the ICC System

Moscow Holds International Justice in Contempt

Russia’s Withdrawal of Signature From Rome Statute is a Symbolic Gesture

Unchecked Presidential Surveillance Powers are Dangerous

Obama, Congress Should Act Now to Avert Risks