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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 supported29 reports4 developments inside
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Authorities escalated executions against protesters, monitored by Human Rights Watch.Well supported4 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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Human Rights Watch monitors the human rights situation in an unspecified country.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Human Rights Watch faced government pressure and expulsion while monitoring the human rights situation in Venezuela.Some support1 report
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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 calls for monitoring of Oleshky conditions, warning of a humanitarian emergency and noting that medical evacuation to Skadovsk is impossible.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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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 supported14 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 monitors the political situation in Armenia.Some support3 reports
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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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The U.S. government launches an all-out assault on the International Criminal Court, following Kenneth Roth's tenure at HRW.Some support2 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 support4 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.Some support11 reports
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HRW documents abuses in US-Ecuador partnership as Ecuadorian forces detain Colombian farm workers.Well supported8 reports
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HRW monitors human rights in Peru, urging President Balcázar to veto a bill, while the Supreme Court addresses military police jurisdiction.Some support3 reports
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Opposition parties in Burundi faced government crackdowns, which were monitored by human rights groups.Some support1 report
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ASEAN seeks peaceful resolution for Myanmar crisis, documenting junta abuses against civilians.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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The Social Democratic Party is part of a governing coalition while Human Rights Watch warns against gutting FOIA protections.Some support2 reports
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Human Rights Watch criticized deportation practices in Tajikistan and reported the deportation of an activist to their homeland.Some support4 reports
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Human Rights Watch calls for a criminal investigation into alleged torture involving the Royal Thai Navy.Some support2 reports
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Reports indicate that Israeli authorities are actively undermining humanitarian lifelines in Gaza, leading to casualties.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Libyan authorities' anti-migrant rhetoric and detention are being monitored by international bodies like Human Rights Watch and IOM.Well supported11 reports
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Human Rights Watch and Open Society Foundations are focusing on the protection of human rights.Some support1 report
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Around Human Rights Watch this week
News at the entities that move Human Rights Watch most-
American Civil Liberties Union OperationalACLU monitors anecdotal accounts of DHS practices, which involve DHS utilizing ICE for immigration enforcement actions using a Ford Explorer.Moves Human Rights Watch
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International Criminal Court OperationalMicrosoft lost access to services due to U.S. sanctions imposed on the company.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Ethiopia OperationalEritrea admitted involvement in the Tigray war, under pressure from the US, in early 2021.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Houthis OperationalHouthis targeted international flight paths with indiscriminate missiles, utilizing Iranian air defense weapons.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Zambia OperationalA company, Zambeef Products, is engaged in agri-businesses involving Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana.Moves Human Rights Watch
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Chinese Communist Party OperationalThe Chinese Communist Party uses its capital city for strategic planning and implements cultural erasure and surveillance programs in East Turkestan.Moves Human Rights Watch
Connections
The 40 strongest of 234, 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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Carine Kaneza Nantulya Structural
Carine Kaneza Nantulya serves as the Deputy Director of Human Rights Watch.
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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 the executive director and 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, mandates, and actions.
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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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Donald Trump Operational
HRW actively monitors, investigates, and legally challenges Trump's administration policies and actions regarding human rights and international justice.
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Juanita Goebertus Structural
Juanita Goebertus holds the formal position of Americas director at Human Rights Watch.
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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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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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Myanmar Shared context
Human Rights Watch monitors, tracks, and reports on human rights abuses and political developments in Myanmar.
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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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Elaine Pearson Structural
Elaine Pearson serves in the capacity of Asia Director for Human Rights Watch.
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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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Ethiopia Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and investigates human rights abuses and alleged war crimes occurring within Ethiopia.
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Malaysia Operational
HRW actively monitors, researches, and publicly critiques the Malaysian government's policies regarding refugee rights and detention practices.
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Matt McConnell Structural
Matt McConnell is employed as a researcher at Human Rights Watch.
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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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El Salvador Operational
HRW is actively investigating the mass trials concerning 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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Tarique Rahman Operational
HRW actively monitors and scrutinizes Tarique Rahman's government regarding human rights issues and legislative rollbacks.
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Zambia Operational
HRW actively monitors and reports on human rights and legal challenges occurring within Zambia.
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Argentina Operational
HRW actively monitors and critiques legislative actions and civil society impacts within Argentina.
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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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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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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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Royal Thai Navy Operational
Human Rights Watch monitors alleged abuse and calls for criminal investigation into the Royal Thai Navy.
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Georgia Mentioned together
HRW monitors and reports on human rights and civil society issues within Georgia.
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International Finance Corporation Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors and criticizes the International Finance Corporation regarding its policies and accountability.
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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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Hanan Salah Structural
Hanan Salah serves as a director for Human Rights Watch.
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Angola Operational
Human Rights Watch monitors the government's response to civil unrest in Angola.
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Ir Amim Operational
Human Rights Watch challenged a tender regarding settlement construction involving Ir Amim.
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Niger Mentioned together
Human Rights Watch actively tracks and reports on human rights concerns within Niger.
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general assembly Operational
HRW leverages its expertise and chief's platform to advise and monitor the work of the UN General Assembly.
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Legal Agenda Operational
The two entities are engaged in joint investigations concerning Israeli military actions.
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Kenya Operational
Human Rights Watch actively monitors civil society, political gatherings, and government responses to unrest within Kenya.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
12 events- 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.
- Human Rights Watch monitors the human rights situation in an unspecified country.
- Human Rights Watch faced government pressure and expulsion while monitoring the human rights situation in Venezuela.
- 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 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 monitors the political situation in Armenia.
- 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.
- The U.S. government launches an all-out assault on the International Criminal Court, following Kenneth Roth's tenure at HRW.
- 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.
July 2026
16 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.
- HRW documents abuses in US-Ecuador partnership as Ecuadorian forces detain Colombian farm workers.
- HRW monitors human rights in Peru, urging President Balcázar to veto a bill, while the Supreme Court addresses military police jurisdiction.
- Opposition parties in Burundi faced government crackdowns, which were monitored by human rights groups.
- The Social Democratic Party is part of a governing coalition while Human Rights Watch warns against gutting FOIA protections.
- Human Rights Watch criticized deportation practices in Tajikistan and reported the deportation of an activist to their homeland.
- Human Rights Watch calls for a criminal investigation into alleged torture involving the Royal Thai Navy.
- Libyan authorities' anti-migrant rhetoric and detention are being monitored by international bodies like Human Rights Watch and IOM.
- Human Rights Watch and Open Society Foundations are focusing on the protection of human rights.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
15 events- The Trump administration has initiated a mass deportation policy targeting Cubans, sending them to Mexico while human rights organizations monitor the practices.
- Failure to uphold economic and civil rights in Cameroon.
- 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 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.
- ASEAN seeks peaceful resolution for Myanmar crisis, documenting junta abuses against civilians.
- Reports indicate that Israeli authorities are actively undermining humanitarian lifelines in Gaza, leading to casualties.
- Human Rights Watch investigates abuses while Wagner Group backs Malian forces during clashes in Bamako.
- Human Rights Watch investigates the impacts of conflict in the Sahel region.