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Groups are using buzzwords to deny Palestinian rights, with historians emphasizing the role of language in this denial amid genocide reports.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch reports on abuses committed by the Wagner Group, noting that the group is controlled by Russia.Some support7 reports
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Human Rights Watch reports on EU commitments being violated by Vietnam as the Council defines the EU's political direction.Some support5 reports
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Reports indicate that Israeli authorities are actively undermining humanitarian lifelines in Gaza, leading to casualties.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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The war in Syria involves indiscriminate bombing of civilians in Aleppo, prompting international condemnation.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch monitors the political situation in Armenia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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HRW criticized the uncontested election process on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch faced government pressure and expulsion while monitoring the human rights situation in Venezuela.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Human Rights Watch documented concerns regarding the CLAP system in Venezuela.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration has initiated a mass deportation policy targeting Cubans, sending them to Mexico while human rights organizations monitor the practices.Well supported32 reports4 developments inside
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NED financing supported anti-government groups, with Kenneth Roth receiving support from Human Rights Watch.Some support2 reports
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HRW monitors Burundi's human rights record as various countries, including Ghana, are candidates for continental seats.Well supported4 reports
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HRW reported on human rights violations occurring in Senegal in February 2026.Well supported10 reports
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Human Rights Watch monitors the human rights situation in an unspecified country.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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HRW reported on the disappearance and detention of Moussa Kaka.Some support1 report
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The U.S. government launches an all-out assault on the International Criminal Court, following Kenneth Roth's tenure at HRW.Some support3 reports
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Human Rights Watch reports that census data is being used to document genocide in Iraq.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch calls for monitoring of Oleshky conditions, warning of a humanitarian emergency and noting that medical evacuation to Skadovsk is impossible.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Authorities escalated executions against protesters, monitored by Human Rights Watch.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Failure to uphold economic and civil rights in Cameroon.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Google was fined for non-compliance with app pulls and faced state-sponsored targeting alongside VPN providers, monitored by Human Rights Watch.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch criticized the NHRC bill preventing investigations as the government pledged reforms to end arbitrary detention, while a High Court granted bail to Haque.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Human Rights Watch reports legislative rollbacks and reversal of reform commitments in Bangladesh.Some support23 reports
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Ahead of his speech, Donald Trump is facing calls for leadership to address human rights issues, including those concerning China, as monitored by organizations like HRW.Some support48 reports
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Human Rights Watch investigates human rights issues caused by development projects of African Minerals Limited in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch is monitoring the government's response to civil unrest in Angola.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch is monitoring the human rights situation in Burkina Faso, where Ibrahim Traore serves as head of state.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Ecuador's National Assembly has approved an adoption law that includes provisions containing discrimination.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Multiple legal actions were filed by preservation groups, human rights organizations, and law firms against the Trump administration and related entities.Some support1 report
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Joint counter-crime missions are underway in Ecuador, while the role of US security assistance is facing increased scrutiny.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The Cambodian People's Party seeks to cement one-party rule, while Human Rights Watch monitors government coercion following Hun Sen's power transfer to Hun Manet.Well supported17 reports
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Human Rights Watch and PEN America shared expertise to investigate cultural destruction and alleged war crimes.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch and the ACLU are involved in a partnership to sue the government regarding unaccounted-for lethal strikes.Some support2 reports
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Karachi functions as Pakistan's commercial capital and busiest port, while Pakistan serves as a geopolitical intermediary between the US and Iran. Concurrently, Human Rights Watch documents the exploitation of blasphemy laws in the country.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Human Rights Watch monitors José Antonio Kast's proposal, which is reported to threaten human rights and constitutional amendments.Some support2 reports
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Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign, involving the PNP, is facing international scrutiny from groups like Human Rights Watch.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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A conference was held in Durban, South Africa, involving Human Rights Watch and the Arab Lawyers Union.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch warns against new regulations in Mexico, where Morena is the ruling party.Some support4 reports
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HRW monitors Iranian government's crackdown on dissent regarding laws targeting communication with Israeli and US media.Some support3 reports
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Human Rights Watch cited recent research findings regarding government actions concerning the Uyghur population, in collaboration with the World Uyghur Congress.Some support7 reports
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Under the Anti-Homosexuality Act, individuals in Uganda are facing widespread discrimination and accusations of same-sex activity.Some support3 reports
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Human Rights Watch monitors the human rights situation in Equatorial Guinea, with Daniel Bekele serving as the Africa director.Some support1 report
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HRW monitored politically motivated trials in Chad.Some support2 reports
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Human Rights Watch investigated killings by Egyptian security forces, noting Mohamed Morsy's history as Egypt's first elected civilian president.Some support1 report
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UAE provided financial and military support to the Rapid Support Forces, while Human Rights Watch documented atrocities committed by the group.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Military actions and HRW concerns surface in South Papua amid policies promoting deforestation for food estates.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Human Rights Watch monitors rights violations during the major sporting tournament hosted in the United States, involving FIFA.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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Calls are being made to the Australian government regarding human rights issues coinciding with a test cricket match underway this week.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch criticized Hakainde Hichilema for his intolerance of dissent within Zambia.Some support2 reports
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Human Rights Watch urges stronger international action to prevent atrocities in Sudan.Well supported4 reports
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Human Rights Watch documented instances of state violence occurring within Zimbabwe.Well supported5 reports
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Human Rights Watch is monitoring indigenous rights policies in the Philippines.Some support13 reports
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HRW is monitoring threats against the work of Anchana Heemmina.Some support3 reports
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Alleged airstrikes by Russian forces in Mali using government-controlled Africa Corps and Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft.Well supported9 reports
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HRW documented human rights abuses occurring during fighting in Western Equatoria.Some support3 reports
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Investigates the situation of Cuban migrants whose policy changes involve being sent to various destinations including Honduras, Canada, and Mexico.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Human Rights Watch monitors settler attacks and violence in the West Bank, specifically near Nablus (Tal village).Well supported9 reports
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UN bodies are reviewing compliance while Human Rights Watch monitors human rights.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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UAE invested billions in Manchester and its football club, while Colombian contractors utilized Emirati bases to support RSF. HRW called for accountability regarding the UAE's human rights record.Some support3 reports
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Human Rights Watch is monitoring the situation where the Vietnamese government is accused of government overreach.Well supported15 reports
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News at the entities that move Human Rights Watch most-
American Civil Liberties Union OperationalProtesters rallied at Anniversary Park on F Street to oppose Donald Trump's policies and executive power.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Donald Trump OperationalXi Jinping, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin conveyed requests to influence geopolitical outcomes and consider de-escalation steps.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Senegal OperationalNigeria has lower domestic gas consumption compared to Senegal.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Ethiopia OperationalNetanyahu unveiled a new security doctrine map showing Ethiopia aligning with Israel and UAE.Moves Human Rights Watch
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International Criminal Court OperationalTrump's administration placed economic sanctions on the ICC, Marco Rubio called the court rogue, and Trump declared war on Iran.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Houthis OperationalSisi pledged Egyptian support for Saudi security as Houthis escalated attacks on Saudi infrastructure.Moves Human Rights Watch
Connections
The 40 strongest of 253, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
American Civil Liberties Union Operational
The organizations actively collaborate on joint investigations and reports concerning alleged human rights abuses at specific facilities.
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Donald Trump Operational
HRW actively investigates, challenges, and condemns the policies and actions of Donald Trump's administration regarding human rights and international justice.
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Pearson Structural
Pearson holds the role of Asia Director at Human Rights Watch.
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Carine Kaneza Nantulya Structural
Carine Kaneza Nantulya serves as the Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch.
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Kenneth Roth Structural
Kenneth Roth served as a director and executive director of Human Rights Watch.
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International Criminal Court Operational
HRW actively monitors, advocates for, and legally challenges the ICC's standards and actions against external political and legal pressures.
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Juanita Goebertus Structural
Juanita Goebertus holds the formal position of Americas director at Human Rights Watch.
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Bangladesh Operational
HRW actively monitors, reports on, and calls for accountability regarding human rights issues and government compliance in Bangladesh.
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Libya Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and reports on alleged abuses and detention practices by Libyan authorities.
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Benjamin Ward Structural
Benjamin Ward serves as a director for Human Rights Watch.
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Elaine Pearson Structural
Elaine Pearson serves as the Asia Director for Human Rights Watch.
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Houthis Operational
HRW investigates and accuses the Houthis of potential war crimes related to attacks on commercial vessels.
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Hava Structural
Hava holds a formal fellow position at Human Rights Watch, indicating a professional and functional affiliation.
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Haiti Operational
Human Rights Watch actively investigates, monitors, and reports on the severe human rights crises and the impact of external policies on Haiti.
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Malaysia Operational
HRW actively monitors, critiques, and urges policy changes within Malaysia regarding refugee rights and press freedom.
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Myanmar Shared context
Human Rights Watch monitors, tracks, and reports on human rights abuses and political developments in Myanmar.
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Vietnam Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and advocates for human rights improvements within Vietnam.
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Tanya Lokshina Structural
Tanya Lokshina functions as a researcher affiliated with Human Rights Watch.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
Human Rights Watch actively documents and criticizes Saudi Arabia's human rights practices and legal framework.
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Senegal Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and reports on human rights violations and abuses within Senegal.
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Ethiopia Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and investigates human rights abuses and alleged war crimes occurring within Ethiopia.
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Sri Lanka Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors, investigates, and reports on human rights violations and legislative issues within Sri Lanka.
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El Salvador Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and investigates mass trials and human rights issues related to the MS-13 gang in El Salvador.
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Hugo Chávez Operational
HRW issued critical reports on Chávez, leading to his regime taking action against the organization.
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Matt McConnell Structural
Matt McConnell is employed as a researcher at Human Rights Watch.
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Zambia Operational
HRW actively monitors and reports on human rights and legal challenges occurring within Zambia.
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Beijing Operational
HRW researches, documents, and reports on governance, religious freedom, and political dissent within the jurisdiction of Beijing/China.
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Tarique Rahman Operational
HRW actively monitors and scrutinizes Tarique Rahman's government regarding human rights issues and legislative rollbacks.
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general assembly Operational
HRW actively monitors, urges, and critiques the General Assembly's processes and role in human rights.
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Chinese Communist Party Operational
HRW actively monitors and reports on the human rights record and policies of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Argentina Operational
HRW actively monitors and critiques legislative actions and civil society impacts within Argentina.
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Hanan Salah Structural
Hanan Salah serves as a director for Human Rights Watch.
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Azerbaijan Operational
Human Rights Watch monitors and reports on human rights issues, specifically prisoner rights, within the country of Azerbaijan.
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Georgia Mentioned together
HRW monitors and reports on human rights and civil society issues within Georgia.
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Royal Thai Navy Operational
Human Rights Watch monitors alleged abuse and calls for criminal investigation into the Royal Thai Navy.
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Larissa Kojoué Structural
Larissa Kojoué is employed as a researcher at Human Rights Watch.
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Brian Mundubile Mentioned together
Human Rights Watch reports on police actions preventing legal challenges for Brian Mundubile.
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Nicolás Maduro Operational
HRW monitors human rights conditions under Maduro's governance and faces government pressure in response.
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American Friends Service Committee Operational
The two organizations are actively collaborating by jointly filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's sanctions.
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Angola Operational
Human Rights Watch monitors the government's response to civil unrest in Angola.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
11 events- Groups are using buzzwords to deny Palestinian rights, with historians emphasizing the role of language in this denial amid genocide reports.
- Human Rights Watch reports on abuses committed by the Wagner Group, noting that the group is controlled by Russia.
- Human Rights Watch reports on EU commitments being violated by Vietnam as the Council defines the EU's political direction.
- The war in Syria involves indiscriminate bombing of civilians in Aleppo, prompting international condemnation.
- HRW criticized the uncontested election process on October 14, 2026.
- Human Rights Watch documented concerns regarding the CLAP system in Venezuela.
- NED financing supported anti-government groups, with Kenneth Roth receiving support from Human Rights Watch.
- HRW monitors Burundi's human rights record as various countries, including Ghana, are candidates for continental seats.
- HRW reported on human rights violations occurring in Senegal in February 2026.
- HRW reported on the disappearance and detention of Moussa Kaka.
- Human Rights Watch reports that census data is being used to document genocide in Iraq.
September 2026
12 events- Human Rights Watch faced government pressure and expulsion while monitoring the human rights situation in Venezuela.
- Human Rights Watch monitors the human rights situation in an unspecified country.
- Authorities escalated executions against protesters, monitored by Human Rights Watch.
- Google was fined for non-compliance with app pulls and faced state-sponsored targeting alongside VPN providers, monitored by Human Rights Watch.
- Human Rights Watch reports legislative rollbacks and reversal of reform commitments in Bangladesh.
- Ahead of his speech, Donald Trump is facing calls for leadership to address human rights issues, including those concerning China, as monitored by organizations like HRW.
- Human Rights Watch investigates human rights issues caused by development projects of African Minerals Limited in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone.
- Human Rights Watch is monitoring the government's response to civil unrest in Angola.
- Multiple legal actions were filed by preservation groups, human rights organizations, and law firms against the Trump administration and related entities.
- Human Rights Watch and PEN America shared expertise to investigate cultural destruction and alleged war crimes.
- Human Rights Watch and the ACLU are involved in a partnership to sue the government regarding unaccounted-for lethal strikes.
- Human Rights Watch monitors José Antonio Kast's proposal, which is reported to threaten human rights and constitutional amendments.
August 2026
17 events- Human Rights Watch monitors the political situation in Armenia.
- The U.S. government launches an all-out assault on the International Criminal Court, following Kenneth Roth's tenure at HRW.
- Human Rights Watch criticized the NHRC bill preventing investigations as the government pledged reforms to end arbitrary detention, while a High Court granted bail to Haque.
- Ecuador's National Assembly has approved an adoption law that includes provisions containing discrimination.
- Karachi functions as Pakistan's commercial capital and busiest port, while Pakistan serves as a geopolitical intermediary between the US and Iran. Concurrently, Human Rights Watch documents the exploitation of blasphemy laws in the country.
- A conference was held in Durban, South Africa, involving Human Rights Watch and the Arab Lawyers Union.
- Human Rights Watch warns against new regulations in Mexico, where Morena is the ruling party.
- HRW monitors Iranian government's crackdown on dissent regarding laws targeting communication with Israeli and US media.
- Human Rights Watch cited recent research findings regarding government actions concerning the Uyghur population, in collaboration with the World Uyghur Congress.
- Human Rights Watch monitors the human rights situation in Equatorial Guinea, with Daniel Bekele serving as the Africa director.
- HRW monitored politically motivated trials in Chad.
- Human Rights Watch investigated killings by Egyptian security forces, noting Mohamed Morsy's history as Egypt's first elected civilian president.
- Calls are being made to the Australian government regarding human rights issues coinciding with a test cricket match underway this week.
- Human Rights Watch criticized Hakainde Hichilema for his intolerance of dissent within Zambia.
- Human Rights Watch documented instances of state violence occurring within Zimbabwe.
- Human Rights Watch is monitoring indigenous rights policies in the Philippines.
- HRW is monitoring threats against the work of Anchana Heemmina.
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July 2026
8 events- Joint counter-crime missions are underway in Ecuador, while the role of US security assistance is facing increased scrutiny.
- Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign, involving the PNP, is facing international scrutiny from groups like Human Rights Watch.
- Under the Anti-Homosexuality Act, individuals in Uganda are facing widespread discrimination and accusations of same-sex activity.
- Alleged airstrikes by Russian forces in Mali using government-controlled Africa Corps and Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft.
- HRW documented human rights abuses occurring during fighting in Western Equatoria.
- Human Rights Watch monitors settler attacks and violence in the West Bank, specifically near Nablus (Tal village).
- UAE invested billions in Manchester and its football club, while Colombian contractors utilized Emirati bases to support RSF. HRW called for accountability regarding the UAE's human rights record.
- Human Rights Watch is monitoring the situation where the Vietnamese government is accused of government overreach.
June 2026
12 events- Reports indicate that Israeli authorities are actively undermining humanitarian lifelines in Gaza, leading to casualties.
- The Trump administration has initiated a mass deportation policy targeting Cubans, sending them to Mexico while human rights organizations monitor the practices.
- Human Rights Watch calls for monitoring of Oleshky conditions, warning of a humanitarian emergency and noting that medical evacuation to Skadovsk is impossible.
- Failure to uphold economic and civil rights in Cameroon.
- Human Rights Watch is monitoring the human rights situation in Burkina Faso, where Ibrahim Traore serves as head of state.
- The Cambodian People's Party seeks to cement one-party rule, while Human Rights Watch monitors government coercion following Hun Sen's power transfer to Hun Manet.
- UAE provided financial and military support to the Rapid Support Forces, while Human Rights Watch documented atrocities committed by the group.
- Military actions and HRW concerns surface in South Papua amid policies promoting deforestation for food estates.
- Human Rights Watch monitors rights violations during the major sporting tournament hosted in the United States, involving FIFA.
- Human Rights Watch urges stronger international action to prevent atrocities in Sudan.
- Investigates the situation of Cuban migrants whose policy changes involve being sent to various destinations including Honduras, Canada, and Mexico.
- UN bodies are reviewing compliance while Human Rights Watch monitors human rights.