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February 9, 2026 Dispatches

Press Freedom Under Fire in Mali

Journalist Jailed After Criticizing Niger’s Junta Leader

Youssouf Sissoko, Bamako, Mali, 2025.
February 9, 2026 Dispatches

Georgia Initiates Laws Severely Curtailing Civil and Political Rights

Amendments Criminalize Foreign Funding, Restrict Political Participation

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February 9, 2026 News Release

Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians

Investigate Indiscriminate Attack in Tillabéri Region; Compensate Victims, Families

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February 9, 2026 News Release

Yemen: Houthis Arbitrarily Detain, Disappear Christians

End Arbitrary Detentions; Protect Religious Minorities

Houthi police soldiers patrol during a protest in Sana'a, Yemen, on February 16, 2024.
February 8, 2026 Statement

Human Rights Watch Written Statement to the Organizational Meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons

February 6, 2026 Dispatches

Greek Coast Guard Under Scrutiny for Migrant Deaths

Deadly Boat Collision Underscores Need for Accountability

Greek emergency personnel wait to transfer bodies of dead migrants, following migrant's boat collision with coast guard off the island of Chios, in the port of Chios, Greece, February 3, 2026.
February 6, 2026 Dispatches

Restore and Bolster Congressional Oversight of DHS, ICE, and CBP

Ensure Accountability for US Immigration Enforcement Abuses

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February 6, 2026 News Release

North Korean Military Parade Masks Rights Abuse

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February 5, 2026 Dispatches

Australia’s Albanese Should Raise Israeli Crimes During Herzog Visit

Support Jewish Australians But Denounce Israeli Government Atrocities

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February 5, 2026 Interview

Interview: Investigating the Downfall of El Fasher, Sudan

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February 4, 2026 Dispatches

Burkina Faso’s Junta Pulls the Plug on Political Life

Military Rulers Dissolve All Political Parties

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February 4, 2026 Statement

Statement on Humanitarian Disarmament at Global IHL Initiative Consultation

Delivered by Bonnie Docherty, Senior Arms Advisor

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February 4, 2026 News Release

Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist

Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability

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February 4, 2026 News Release

Americas: Trump’s Influence Prompts Abuses

Affects Migrant Rights, Security Policies, Human Rights Work

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February 4, 2026 News Release

Ukraine: Civilians Perennial Targets of Russian Attacks

Prioritize Accountability for War Crimes, Strengthen Rule of Law

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