“That’s When the Nightmare Started”
UK and US Forced Displacement of the Chagossians and Ongoing Colonial Crimes

Human Rights Watch considers international justice—accountability through fair trials for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity—to be an essential element of building respect for human rights. The International Justice Program champions meaningful justice for victims and survivors of serious international crimes and due process for the accused. We look to the International Criminal Court, other international tribunals, and national courts, whether in the countries where crimes have been committed or through the principle of universal jurisdiction to carry out fair and impartial trials. We advocate for effective justice mechanisms and advance innovative and practical pathways to overcome roadblocks to justice, working to build the political momentum and state cooperation to support accountability in the long term.
UK and US Forced Displacement of the Chagossians and Ongoing Colonial Crimes
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
Victim of 2009 Stadium Attack Wants Justice
Q&A Highlights Need for Coordinated Efforts to Address Grave Abuses
Governments Should Ensure Similar Support Across the Court’s Mandate
Bold Actions Needed on China’s Human Rights Record
Expulsion of Chagos Islands’ Indigenous People an Ongoing Colonial Crime
How Building a US Military Base Resulted in Crimes Against Humanity
Questions and Answers from Human Rights Watch
Q&A on International Criminal Court Decision to Resume Investigation