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Rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch condemned a mass trial in Bahrain.Some support1 report
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HRW described Joseph Kabila's trial as a political vendetta, noting that political repression affects regional stability.Some support3 reports
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Italy funded detention centers in Libya while Human Rights Watch and the United Nations investigated alleged abuses.Some support1 report
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HRW condemned violence against garment workers in Savar, citing involvement of the BNP youth wing.Some support1 report
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Sudanese refugees sought refuge in Libya while HRW reported on anti-migrant rhetoric, and SAF regained control of Khartoum.Some support2 reports
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Congress and Human Rights Watch urge oversight of DHS abuses and DOJ practices.Some support2 reports
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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 support2 reports1 development inside
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HRW advises Thailand against forced returns of refugees to China, while Thai authorities comply with Chinese demands.Well supported14 reports
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HRW urged Japanese official Sanae Takaichi to address human rights issues in Vietnam amid strong Japan-Vietnam trade ties.Some support3 reports
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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 supported34 reports4 developments inside
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The European Court of Human Rights, International Commission of Jurists, and Human Rights Watch submitted an intervention regarding human rights violations.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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HRW documented human rights abuses occurring during fighting in Western Equatoria.Some support4 reports
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Executive director visited Kinshasa to meet with officials, urging them to improve governance amidst a current crackdown that echoes past administrations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Human Rights Watch criticized the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process managed by the Election Commission.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Human Rights Watch monitored violence following the Tanzanian election, while opposition leader Lissu and government official Othman were noted.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.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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HRW documents indiscriminate bombardments while regional support enables SAF military actions and a drone incident is addressed near Constanța.Some support1 report
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Human Rights Watch advocates for ICC protection from US sanctions while the International Criminal Court is awarded the Sakharov Prize.Some support1 report
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HRW reports atrocities in central Mali, while JNIM fighters utilize Starlink for operations amid Russian military presence.Some support3 reports
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Human Rights Watch investigates abuses while Wagner Group backs Malian forces during clashes in Bamako.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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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 support3 reports
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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 supported9 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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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 supported11 reports3 developments inside
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HRW reported on the disappearance and detention of Moussa Kaka.Some support5 reports
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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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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 reports legislative rollbacks and reversal of reform commitments in Bangladesh.Some support29 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 supported11 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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American Civil Liberties Union OperationalThe American Civil Liberties Union is monitoring election administration and compliance issues in Arizona.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Donald Trump OperationalDe-escalation in the Middle East reduces crude oil risk premium while Congress limits Trump's fiscal agenda.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Kenya OperationalSave the Children supports community-based work in South Sudan, Afghanistan, Kenya, and Yemen.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Senegal OperationalCape Verde is an archipelago off the coast of Senegal and is a Portuguese-speaking nation with a large diaspora in the US.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Zambia OperationalAn Abu Dhabi group invested in Zambian mining, while tin concentrate from the DRC was sold to Yunnan.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Ethiopia OperationalEthiopian military accuses Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan of backing militants amid internal rebel challenges to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.Moves Human Rights Watch
Connections
The 40 strongest of 273, 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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Bangladesh Operational
HRW actively monitors, reports on, and calls for accountability regarding human rights and legislative compliance in Bangladesh.
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Pearson Structural
Pearson holds the role of Asia Director at 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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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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Carine Kaneza Nantulya Structural
Carine Kaneza Nantulya serves as the Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch.
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Elaine Pearson Structural
Elaine Pearson holds the formal role of Asia Director for Human Rights Watch.
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International Criminal Court Operational
HRW actively monitors and advocates for the ICC's standards, frequently challenging external political pressures and sanctions against the court.
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Juanita Goebertus Structural
Juanita Goebertus holds the formal position of Americas director at Human Rights Watch.
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Beijing Operational
HRW actively monitors, documents, and criticizes Beijing's governance, repression, and human rights issues.
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Tanya Lokshina Structural
Tanya Lokshina functions as a researcher affiliated with Human Rights Watch.
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Benjamin Ward Structural
Benjamin Ward serves as a director for Human Rights Watch.
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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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Libya Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors, investigates, and reports on human rights abuses and detention practices by Libyan authorities.
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house of representatives Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and urges the House of Representatives regarding human rights and legislative issues.
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Kenya Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors civil society, political violence, and government responses within Kenya, often advising on policy and rights issues.
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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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Houthis Operational
HRW actively investigates and reports on Houthi actions, accusing them of potential war crimes.
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Thailand Operational
HRW actively monitors and advises the Thai government on human rights issues, including deportations and forced returns.
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Zambia Operational
HRW actively monitors and reports on human rights abuses, legal challenges, and election processes within Zambia.
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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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Sri Lanka Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and reports on human rights violations and legislative issues within Sri Lanka.
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Syria Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and reports on human rights abuses and the justice system within Syria.
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International Court of Justice Structural
HRW leverages and tracks the International Court of Justice's advisory opinions and case findings for human rights advocacy.
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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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Uganda Operational
Human Rights Watch consistently monitors and reports on human rights abuses and discrimination within Uganda.
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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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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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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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Au Kam San Operational
Human Rights Watch actively criticizes and advocates against the prosecution of Au Kam San.
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Niger Mentioned together
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and reports on human rights concerns related to Niger's governmental actions.
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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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Larissa Kojoué Structural
Larissa Kojoué is employed as a researcher at Human Rights Watch.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
8 events- Rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch condemned a mass trial in Bahrain.
- HRW described Joseph Kabila's trial as a political vendetta, noting that political repression affects regional stability.
- Italy funded detention centers in Libya while Human Rights Watch and the United Nations investigated alleged abuses.
- HRW condemned violence against garment workers in Savar, citing involvement of the BNP youth wing.
- Congress and Human Rights Watch urge oversight of DHS abuses and DOJ practices.
- HRW advises Thailand against forced returns of refugees to China, while Thai authorities comply with Chinese demands.
- HRW urged Japanese official Sanae Takaichi to address human rights issues in Vietnam amid strong Japan-Vietnam trade ties.
- The European Court of Human Rights, International Commission of Jurists, and Human Rights Watch submitted an intervention regarding human rights violations.
October 2026
17 events- Sudanese refugees sought refuge in Libya while HRW reported on anti-migrant rhetoric, and SAF regained control of Khartoum.
- Human Rights Watch criticized the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process managed by the Election Commission.
- Human Rights Watch monitored violence following the Tanzanian election, while opposition leader Lissu and government official Othman were noted.
- HRW documents indiscriminate bombardments while regional support enables SAF military actions and a drone incident is addressed near Constanța.
- Human Rights Watch advocates for ICC protection from US sanctions while the International Criminal Court is awarded the Sakharov Prize.
- HRW reports atrocities in central Mali, while JNIM fighters utilize Starlink for operations amid Russian military presence.
- 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.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
11 events- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
July 2026
4 events- HRW documented human rights abuses occurring during fighting in Western Equatoria.
- 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.
June 2026
8 events- The Trump administration has initiated a mass deportation policy targeting Cubans, sending them to Mexico while human rights organizations monitor the practices.
- Executive director visited Kinshasa to meet with officials, urging them to improve governance amidst a current crackdown that echoes past administrations.
- Human Rights Watch calls for monitoring of Oleshky conditions, warning of a humanitarian emergency and noting that medical evacuation to Skadovsk is impossible.
- Human Rights Watch investigates abuses while Wagner Group backs Malian forces during clashes in Bamako.
- Reports indicate that Israeli authorities are actively undermining humanitarian lifelines in Gaza, leading to casualties.
- 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.