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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 19h

Lebanon's new government has emphasized the importance of quality education. But in a disappointing move, the government recently restricted access to education for many refugees.

All children, regardless of immigration status, have a right to education.

Lebanon Restricts Education Access for Many Refugees

The new government in Lebanon, formed this February under Prime Minster Nawaf Salam, has emphasized the importance of quality education for students in Lebanon and committed to providing all children ...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 21h

Houthi authorities arrested dozens of people for peacefully celebrating or posting on social media about the anniversary of Yemen’s “September 26 Revolution.”

Authorities should be protecting people’s rights, not silencing anyone commemorating a national holiday.

Yemen: Houthis Arrest Dozens Commemorating National Holiday

Houthi authorities arrested dozens of people in the last week of September 2025, as they have in past years, for peacefully celebrating or posting on social media about the anniversary of Yemen’s “Sep...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 23h

What’s the scariest sound in a war zone? In Kherson, Ukraine, it isn’t artillery or fighter jets—it’s the faint buzz of a $200 quadcopter drone.

New episode of Rights & Wrongs podcast looks at Russia’s use of drones 🔊⤵️
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Apple: https://apple.co/4gY9wQo

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 1d

Governments urgently need to take concrete action to protect Gaza’s over two million Palestinians and the Israeli hostages.

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Israel/Palestine: States Should Act to Halt Atrocities

US President Donald Trump’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” announced on September 29, 2025, is no substitute for the urgent action governments need to take to protect civilians and sup...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 1d

Peace plans cannot solely be relied on to address grave abuses in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. 30+ years of escalating repression of Palestinians as "peace processes" played out made that clear.

Trump's plan is no substitute for urgent action in Gaza.

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Elaine Pearson @elainepearson.bsky.social · 1d

Spoke to @france24.com about China's chilling new ethnic unity bill which could be used to facilitate intensifying ideological controls, target ethnic & religious minorities including by erasing minority language rights & foster control beyond China’s borders.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddws...

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Philippe Dam @philippedam.bsky.social · 1d

#HRC60 just created investigative mechanism on past & on-going crimes in #Afghanistan so that those responsible face justice

Kudos to @eudiplomacy.bsky.social @euatun.bsky.social for leading landmark initiative, strong message for victims & clear warning to perpetrators

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UN Rights Council Creates Afghanistan Accountability Body

The United Nations Human Rights Council on October 6, 2025, adopted a landmark resolution creating an independent mechanism to investigate past and ongoing rights abuses in Afghanistan.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 1d

The UN has adopted a landmark resolution to create an independent mechanism to investigate past and ongoing rights abuses in Afghanistan.

This is a significant step to break the cycle of impunity in the country. Learn more ⤵️

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Philippe Dam @philippedam.bsky.social · 4d

#Sudan: UN human rights experts send wake up call on severity of crimes committed by RSF & SAF.

@eudiplomacy.bsky.social: "There can be no justification for standing idle while atrocities continue"

Urgent steps needed to
⛑️Protect civilians
⚖️Press for accountability

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Elaine Pearson @elainepearson.bsky.social · 5d

See below for @hrw.org response to the life sentence for the Thai gunman who killed Cambodian former opposition MP Lim Kimya in cold blood on a Bangkok street. All those responsible should be brought to justice despite their political connections. 👇 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

This week, President Trump claimed that the US military should be used domestically to confront a “war from within.”

There is no reason and no legal justification for any disastrous use of military forces on US soil.

United States: Trump Call to Militarize Cities Risks Abuse

Remarks by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump at a joint address to top military leaders on September 30, 2025 raise grave concerns that the administration will seek to de...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

We write to express grave concerns about the impact of current United States immigration policies on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2025 US Club World Cup. With just over one year until the World Cup...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

This fear could be amplified ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in 11 US cities.

The bottom line: governments shouldn’t be arresting people and separating families at supposedly fun sports events.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

This news follows previous announcements by CBP in June ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup that they would conduct immigration enforcement in and around stadiums.

Some fans who purchased tickets sold them for fear of being arrested or detained at stadiums.

Don’t Exclude the World From the World Cup

As FIFA’s Club World Cup unfolded across U.S. stadiums in June and July, empty seats told a story that FIFA’s $50 million in promotional ads did not. The soccer tournament featured 63 matches in 11 U....

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be on-site at Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny is headlining, a Trump adviser said.

Deploying abusive agencies to sporting events, concerts, or other public events is a cruel practice that should end.

ICE Will Be On Patrol At Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

The NFL received right-wing backlash from its decision to have Bad Bunny headline its Super Bowl halftime show.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

Israeli authorities have once again intercepted aid boats destined for Gaza. This comes as Israeli forces escalate their assault on Gaza City and continue starving the population.

Flotillas are filling the void amid governments’ inaction. Learn more:

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

Country-wide protests initiated by the youth group GenZ212 have gripped Morocco, as protesters criticize the government over corruption and spending.

Morocco’s government should hear protestors’ demands. Learn more ⤵️

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

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Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Comedy Festival Whitewashes Abuses

The Saudi government is using the Riyadh Comedy Festival 2025 from September 26 to October 9 to deflect attention from its brutal repression of free speech and other pervasive human rights violations.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5d

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Saudi state-sponsored murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

As comedians perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, we urge them to publicly call for Saudi authorities to free unjustly detained Saudi dissidents, journalists, and activists.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 6d

The internet is back on in Afghanistan after the latest Taliban shutdown.

These shutdowns threaten severe harm to the rights and livelihoods of the population, and they can further silence and isolate women and girls.

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 6d

ICC judges, the UN, Albanese, Palestinian NGOs, who's next?

The #Trump administration has launched an assault on international justice - and those who claim to stand for it are missing in action, EU included

Joint oped by @amnesty.org & @hrw.org: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...

Opinion | What Happened to Human Rights for Palestinians?

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 6d

The United States is "actively trying to dismantle" today's system of international justice.

@fborello.bsky.social and @agnescallamard.bsky.social discuss how US sanctions against Palestinian rights orgs and ICC and UN officials puts rights at risk globally:

Opinion | What Happened to Human Rights for Palestinians?

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 6d

No one should be punished for expressing their opinions.

Malian authorities should drop all charges against Mara, release him, and respect freedom of expression.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 6d

In August, security forces arrested him after he posted a message on social media expressing solidarity with political prisoners.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 6d

Mali's former PM Moussa Mara is facing trial on politically motivated charges, including undermining the state’s credibility and legitimacy, and inciting public disorder.

Club de Madrid calls for unconditional release of Moussa Mara | Club de Madrid

Club de Madrid expresses its deep concern over the trial against Moussa Mara, former Prime Minister of Mali and a Member of our organization, being

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