Ukraine: Torture, Disappearances in Occupied South
Apparent War Crimes by Russian Forces in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia Regions
Torture
The prohibition against torture is a bedrock principle of international law. Torture, as well as cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, is banned at all times, in all places, including in times of war. No national emergency, however dire, ever justifies its use. No one may ever be returned to a place where they would face torture. Many countries and armed groups nonetheless have engaged in torture. Human Rights Watch documents the use of torture all over the world. We are committed to pressing government authorities to act to prevent torture, as well as bringing those who engage in torture to justice. We also work to ensure that victims of torture obtain redress, including an enforceable right to fair and adequate compensation, and full rehabilitation.
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Ukraine: Executions, Torture During Russian Occupation
Apparent War Crimes in Kyiv, Chernihiv Regions
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Deaths in Custody Persist; Effective Investigations Needed
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Ukraine: Torture, Disappearances in Occupied South
Apparent War Crimes by Russian Forces in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia Regions
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Uganda: President Pledges Rights Improvements
Promises to Halt Security Force Abuses; End Curbs on Journalists, Civil Society
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Joint Submission by Human Rights Watch and Lawyers for Justice to the Committee Against Torture on Palestine
74th Session, July 12-29, 2022
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Palestine: Impunity for Arbitrary Arrests, Torture
PA, Hamas Abuse Still Systemic a Year After Prominent Critic Beaten to Death
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