Tanzania: Human Rights Watch presses the authorities to shed light on post-electoral violence
Human Rights Watch is calling on Tanzanian authorities to ensure transparency and accountability regarding the post-electoral violence that occurred following the October 29 elections.
HRW urges pressure on Israel over alleged white phosphorus use in Lebanon
Human Rights Watch calls for international pressure on Israel regarding its alleged use of white phosphorus in southern Lebanon.
HRW accuses Israel of using white phosphorus over Lebanese town
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of unlawfully using white phosphorus munitions in a residential area of the Lebanese town of Yohmor.
HRW's accusation: "Israel uses white phosphorus munitions against civilians in Lebanon"
Human Rights Watch alleges that Israel deployed white phosphorus munitions in attacks on the village of Yohmor in southern Lebanon, presenting photo evidence and military communications.
Alert: Shot white phosphorus at homes in Lebanon
Israel is accused of using controversial white phosphorus in attacks on inhabited areas in southern Lebanon, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).
HRW accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in Lebanon
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using incendiary white phosphorus shells in an airstrike over homes in southern Lebanon.
HRW calls for dismantling of repressive apparatus in Venezuela
Human Rights Watch urges Venezuelan authorities to implement immediate reforms in judicial and electoral institutions to repeal abusive laws.
HRW Condemns the Arbitrary Arrest of Prominent Tunisian Lawyer Ahmed Sobhi
Human Rights Watch condemned the arbitrary arrest of prominent Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Sobhi and called for the dismissal of terrorism charges against him and his immediate release.
Niger military drone strike killed 17 civilians in January — HRW
A January drone strike by the Niger military reportedly killed 17 civilians, including children, in the Tillaberi region, according to Human Rights Watch.
HRW denounces that asylum seekers "do not have adequate access" to protection in Ceuta and Melilla
Human Rights Watch criticizes Spain for inadequate access to protection for asylum seekers in Ceuta and Melilla, highlighting issues with financial support provided to Morocco and Mauritania for migration management.
High police lethality violates human rights in Brazil, says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch urges Brazilian authorities to adopt new strategies to combat organized crime and highlights the alarming police lethality in their annual human rights report for 2025.
Democracy Under Siege
According to the 2026 global report by Human Rights Watch, democracy worldwide has regressed to 1985 levels, with 72% of the global population living under authoritarian regimes.
Sudan: Sudan Conflict Worsening With Mass Killings and Famine, HRW Warns
Human Rights Watch warns that the conflict in Sudan has escalated into mass killings and famine, with both warring factions committing war crimes and creating a dire humanitarian crisis.
HRW includes Mexico among countries with greatest democratic backsliding and serious abuses
Human Rights Watch has identified Mexico as experiencing significant democratic deterioration and severe human rights violations due to the elimination of checks on power, extreme levels of criminal violence, persistent impunity, and abuses by security forces.
HRW warns that the United States poses a new threat to human rights
Human Rights Watch's 2026 world report highlights the rise of an 'authoritarian wave' threatening human rights and urges democratic nations to form an alliance to safeguard the international order.
Trump-led abuses amid ‘democratic recession’ put human rights in peril, HRW report says
A Human Rights Watch report highlights a global 'democratic recession' where nearly 75% of the population lives under autocratic rule, threatening the foundation of human rights.