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world1 month ago•7 min saved

Tunisia's civic space tightens as authorities widen crackdown on NGOs

Human Rights Watch documents a widening crackdown on civil society in Tunisia: dozens of associations suspended, NGO workers and activists prosecuted, and bank accounts frozen under broad laws, with at least 47 people linked to civil society prosecuted and 10 detained beyond legal limits; 14 have been convicted (2025–26), including a prominent rights defender, and migration/asylum work is especially targeted. Journalists report growing pressure and fear. HRW calls for an end to abusive investigations, release of detainees, and withdrawal of restrictive legislation to protect freedom of association and an independent judiciary.

via Al Jazeera|

#civil-society #freedom-of-association #human-rights-watch

world1 month ago•126 min saved

HRW flags social media glamorizing rebels and recruiting Colombian children

Human Rights Watch says dozens of social media accounts glorify rebel life and appear to encourage children to join Colombia’s armed groups, with platforms like Meta and TikTok saying they prohibit such content and have removed flagged accounts. HRW ties most child-recruitment cases to a FARC holdout led by commander Ivan Mordisco, especially in Cauca; Indigenous children make up roughly half of recruitment cases since 2021, Indigenous people account for about 4% of the population, and girls constitute around 40% of recruited children. The group urges the government to prosecute recruiters and calls on social platforms to provide easy reporting channels and to preserve evidence for prosecutors.

via AP News|

#child-recruitment #colombia #farc

world2 months ago•27 min saved

Rights groups call Israeli Lebanon strike a war crime in journalist’s death

Rights groups led by Human Rights Watch say Israel committed a war crime by killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injuring Zeinab Faraj in an April airstrike in southern Lebanon, after reviewing photo/video evidence, witness accounts and a request by the Lebanese Red Cross; Israel contends it was targeting Hezbollah and does not target journalists, while HRW and Amnesty International say the strike harmed civilians and that Israel should have known they were journalists.

via The Washington Post|

#human-rights-watch #israel-defense-forces #lebanon

world4 months ago•7 min saved

Fuel Rations and Storm Shadow Strikes Mark Week in Occupied Ukraine

Ukraine's weekly update reports fuel coupons in Russian-occupied Crimea amid supply disruptions from Ukrainian strikes; the IAEA confirms a 12-hour communications blackout at Zaporizhzhia NPP; Human Rights Watch condemns Russia’s unlawful property seizures in occupied Ukraine; Ukrainian strikes have degraded Russian logistics via drones along the Novorossiya highway; Storm Shadow missiles destroyed a key Russian command-and-control site in occupied Luhansk; Kyiv has returned 11 children from Russian-occupied territories under Bring Kids Back UA.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#crimea #human-rights-watch #iaea

world4 months ago•5 min saved

Iranian State TV Pushes Weapons Training as Security Push Goes to Minors

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has aired live weapons-training segments across channels, including demonstrations with assault rifles and other weapons, featuring civilians learning to fight perceived enemies. Separately, the IRGC has formally begun recruiting children as young as 12 for checkpoints and intelligence patrols, a move HRW condemns as a grave violation of children's rights and a potential war crime, amid ongoing regional tensions and recent civilian casualties at checkpoints.

via Euronews.com|

#child-recruitment #human-rights-watch #iran

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Syria arrests key figure linked to 2013 Tadamon massacre

Syrian authorities say Amjad Youssef, identified as the main perpetrator of the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus, has been arrested after a security operation; HRW says about 288 people were killed in Tadamon and video evidence shows the killings, with Youssef detained in Hama province.

via BBC|

#amjad-youssef #human-rights-watch #syria

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Comedians' Participation in Riyadh Comedy Festival

Human Rights Watch declined Aziz Ansari’s offer to donate part of his performance fee from the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, urging performers to advocate for detained dissidents instead. While Ansari and others see the festival as a cultural exchange that could promote liberalization, rights groups emphasize the need to address human rights abuses in the country.

via The Daily Beast|

#aziz-ansari #comedy-festival #human-rights

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival and International Comedians

Human Rights Watch cannot accept donations from comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia due to concerns over human rights abuses and the festival's role in whitewashing these issues, despite some comedians' intentions to donate their fees and call for the release of detained activists.

via AV Club|

#comedians #free-speech #human-rights-watch

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Controversy Sparks Debate Over Saudi Arabia's Comedy Festivals

Human Rights Watch declined to accept donations from comedians, including Aziz Ansari, who performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, criticizing the festival's association with Saudi Arabia's human rights record. The organization emphasized its independence and called on performers to advocate for the release of detained Saudi activists, while many comedians defended their participation as a way to promote dialogue.

via Variety|

#aziz-ansari #free-speech #human-rights-watch

world1 year ago•5 min saved

Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of War Crimes in Gaza Aid Killings

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza, citing killings near aid sites and deprivation of essentials, amid ongoing conflict and a worsening hunger crisis, with international calls for action and investigations into aid and military conduct.

via ABC News|

#aid-distribution #gaza #human-rights-watch

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

HRW Accuses Israel of War Crimes Over Gaza Displacement

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by forcibly displacing nearly 90% of Gaza's population, approximately 1.9 million people, without a valid military justification. The report highlights the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure, including homes, schools, and hospitals, and criticizes the Israeli Defense Forces' evacuation orders as flawed and dangerous. The organization calls for an international arms embargo on Israel and an investigation by the International Criminal Court. Israel denies the allegations, stating its actions target Hamas, not civilians.

via Haaretz|

#displacement #gaza #human-rights-watch

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

HRW: Israel's Gaza Displacements Constitute War Crimes

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by causing the mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, with 1.9 million people affected. The report claims this amounts to "forcible transfer" and potentially "ethnic cleansing," as Israeli evacuation orders have been inconsistent and often unsafe. Israel maintains its actions are lawful and aimed at civilian protection, while HRW argues there is no military justification for the scale of displacement. The situation remains dire, with limited humanitarian aid reaching those in need.

via BBC.com|

#displacement #gaza #human-rights-watch

world-news1 year ago•8 min saved

HRW Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing Amid Gaza Displacements

A Human Rights Watch report accuses Israel of committing ethnic cleansing and war crimes in Gaza, citing forced displacement of nearly 2 million Palestinians and destruction of civilian infrastructure. The report highlights Israel's creation of "buffer zones" and "security corridors" as part of a campaign that risks preventing displaced Palestinians from returning home. Despite Israeli claims of minimizing civilian casualties, the report and experts argue that the actions amount to ethnic cleansing, with fears of permanent depopulation and denial of the right to return.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#ethnic-cleansing #forced-displacement #gaza

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

HRW Accuses Israel of War Crimes and Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity through the mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, as detailed in a 154-page report. The report highlights the destruction of homes and infrastructure, leading to the displacement of 1.9 million Palestinians. Israel denies these allegations, asserting its adherence to international law and claiming its military actions are to protect civilians. The report calls for international sanctions and an ICC investigation into the alleged forced displacement.

via CNN|

#displacement #gaza #human-rights-watch

international1 year ago•3 min saved

HRW Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing and Forced Displacement in Gaza

Human Rights Watch has accused Israeli authorities of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by deliberately causing the mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza. The report claims that Israel's actions during its military offensive, which displaced 1.9 million of Gaza's 2.2 million residents, amount to "forced displacement" and "ethnic cleansing." Israel denies these allegations, asserting compliance with international law and blaming Hamas for using civilians as human shields. The situation has led to international legal proceedings, including accusations of genocide against Israel.

via Financial Times|

#forced-displacement #gaza #human-rights-watch