Middle East/North Africa

April 22, 2026

Israel, Iran: Unlawful March Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

Israeli and Iranian attacks in mid-March 2026 on vital energy infrastructure were unlawfully indiscriminate and could trigger profound economic consequences for millions of people in the region and globally,

Map: Middle East North Africa

Attacks on Education

April 20, 2026
Commentary
Was the Attack on an Iranian Primary School a War Crime?

Akshaya Kumar

Director of Crisis Advocacy

Published in: Lawfare
Lebanon

April 16, 2026
News Release
Lebanon: Israeli Bridge Attack a Potential War Crime
Detention Centers

April 12, 2026
News Release
Bahrain: Sayed Mohamed Almosawi Dies in Custody

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Reports

April 1, 2026 Report

Iran: Thousands of Prisoners at Risk

Detainees Face Dual Threat of Government Atrocities, US/Israeli Attacks
March 25, 2026 Report

UN: Western Sahara Peoples’ Self-Determination at Risk

New Negotiations Framework Threatens to Undercut Rights
March 23, 2026 Report

Iran: Deliberate Attacks on Civilian Ships Apparent War Crimes

Risk Harming Economic Rights Across the Globe
March 17, 2026 Report

Yemen: Apparent Excessive Force Against Protesters

Protect Free Speech; End Cycles of Violations

News

April 22, 2026 Statement

Position Statement by Syrian and International Organizations on the Renewal of the Mandate of the International Commission of Inquiry on Syria
April 21, 2026 Statement

Saudi Arabia: Surge in Executions Over a Decade
April 17, 2026 Statement

France: Denial of Entry to Palestinian Activist Blocks Advocacy

Support Civil Society; End Unnecessary Restrictions
April 10, 2026 News Release

Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds, Damage Vital Bridge

Attacks Kill More Than 300, Limit Access to Southern Lebanon, and Worsen Aid Crisis
April 9, 2026 Dispatches

Israeli Pressure Silences a Key Group Defending Palestinian Children

Children’s Rights Group Closes after Years of Persecution by the Israeli Government
April 9, 2026 Commentary

War Crimes Are No Longer Shameful. That Should Terrify You.

Disturbing Disregard for Civilian Life in Escalating Middle East Conflict
April 8, 2026 Q & A

Questions and Answers: US, Israel, Iran, and the Laws of War
April 7, 2026 Statement

Pope Leo XIV Should Raise Human Rights Issues During His Visit to Algeria

Joint Letter
April 6, 2026 Commentary

Americans Deserve Answers About Civilian Casualties in Iran
April 2, 2026 Statement

Adoption of death penalty law by the Israeli Knesset requires urgent EU measures

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Acting Director, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Deputy Director, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Deputy Director, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Deputy Director, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Ahmed Benchemsi

Advocacy and Communications Director, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Bahrain and Yemen Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Lebanon Researcher, Middle East and North Africa

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Senior Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Hanan Salah

Associate Director, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Joey Shea

Senior Researcher, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

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Hiba Zayadin

Senior Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division

Abier Almasri

Senior Research Assistant, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Sarah Sanbar

Iraq Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division

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Senior Iran Researcher

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