Russia troops accused of ‘executing’ surrendering Ukraine soldiers: Report Human Rights Watch investigates ‘apparent summary executions’ and says actions could amount to war crimes. Al Jazeera · May 2, 2024
Chad leader tries to step out of his battle-tested father’s shadow With elections looming, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno hopes to prove he is worthy of his inherited position amid reports voting will be rigged The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024
US asylum app strands migrants and aids organised crime, rights group says CBP One app offers far too few appointments, meaning asylum seekers must wait or pay human trafficking groups, report reveals The Guardian - US · May 1, 2024
Burkina Faso junta slams NGO report on massacre as 'baseless' Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as "baseless accusations" a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on 25 February. Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2024
Burkina Faso says HRW massacre accusations ‘baseless’ The HRW report on Thursday accused the military of killing residents in Nodin and Soro, including at least 56 children. Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2024
Burkina Faso rejects Human Rights Watch’s report on village massacre as ‘baseless’ Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as “baseless accusations” a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on February 25. France 24 · Apr 28, 2024
Burkina Faso Military Accused Of Summary Executions Of Villagers HRW report reveals alleged summary executions of villagers in Burkina Faso by military forces, raising concerns about civilian protection and accountabilit... Top News · Apr 26, 2024
Junta-led Burkina Faso Suspends BBC, Voice Of America For Two Weeks Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting after they aired a rights report accusing the army of attacks on civilians in its battle against jihadists. International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for reporting on army killings In a new report, Human Rights Watch said military forces ‘summarily executed’ 223 civilians in February. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024
Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians: Rights group Human Rights Watch accuses military of conducting campaigns against civilians accused of links to armed groups. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024
Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday. France 24 · Apr 25, 2024
Burkina Faso soldiers massacred 223 civilians in one day, finds rights group Human Rights Watch demands investigation into killings in two villages just weeks after Russian troops fly in, amid intensifying conflict The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024
Israeli Settler Attacks On Palestinians In West Bank Reach Record High Recent surge in Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank documented by HRW, leading to displacement and casualties. HRW calls for accountabilit... Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Israeli Military Fails To Protect Palestinians From Settler Violence Israeli military's failure to protect Palestinians from settler violence in West Bank leads to displacement and destruction of communities. Urgent action n... Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Apr 11, 2024 Rights groups complain to UN over French police racial profiling Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said they were seeking UN help to end racial profiling by the French police.
Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2024 Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after days of fighting Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 coup.
Top News · Apr 9, 2024 Children In Gaza Dying From Starvation-Related Complications: HRW Report Children in Gaza facing severe malnutrition and dehydration, with reports of deaths from starvation-related complications. Israel accused of using starvati...
Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024 Ethiopia’s army accused of committing war crimes in Amhara region Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the ‘summary killings’ carried out by government forces in January.
Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024 Israel strike that killed 106 people in Gaza ‘apparent war crime’: Probe Human Rights Watch says 54 children among dead in ‘unlawful’ attack on residential building on October 31.
Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024 Colombia and Panama failing to protect migrants in Darien Gap: HRW Human Rights Watch has urged the two countries to ensure the safety of people crossing the dangerous migration route.
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2024 HRW Says Panama, Colombia Failing To Protect Migrants In Jungle Human Rights Watch on Wednesday accused Colombia and Panama of failing to do enough to protect hundreds of thousands of US-bound migrants crossing the dense, lawless jungle between the two countries.
Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2024 Iran’s persecution of Baha’is branded ‘crime against humanity’ Human Rights Watch says minority group faces ‘spectrum of abuses’, including arbitrary arrest and property confiscation.
The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2024 UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024 ABC journalists call for chief content officer to stand down over alleged Antoinette Lattouf mismanagement Motion passed by 75 union members expresses outrage over way Chris Oliver-Taylor and senior executives ‘damaged the public’s trust in our capacity to report without fear or favour’
Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2024 North Korea’s COVID curbs still strangling economy, report says Cross-border movement of people and trade have practically evaporated since the pandemic, Human Rights Watch says.