Articles by Human Rights Watch
Tajikistan: Dissent targeted at home and in exile in 2024
“In 2024, the Tajik government reinforced its crackdown on dissent, jailing public figures, journalists, and bloggers. It also sought the deportation or extradition from other countries of people linked to a banned opposition party” – HRW
HRW launches World Report 2025
“The past year was marked by armed conflicts and humanitarian crises that exposed the fraying of international protections for civilians and the devastating human cost when they are flouted” – HRW
Poland should commit to its ICC obligations
A recent resolution will allow top Israeli officials to attend events in Poland commemorating Auschwitz’s liberation. This could include welcoming Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity.
Syria: Preserve evidence of mass atrocities
Transitional authorities must protect evidence crucial for uncovering the fate of the disappeared and securing future justice.
HRW picks top 10 human rights ‘good news’ stories from 2024
“In many places around the world, strides were made toward disability rights, access to abortion, and dismantling colonial legacies, just to name a few” – HRW
Georgia: Security forces attacked and tortured protesters
In widespread and apparently punitive acts, Georgian security forces have chased down, violently detained, and beat protesters. Police also tortured and otherwise ill-treated them in police vans and police stations.
Foreign tech companies cave to Russia’s censorship demands
“Tech companies find themselves vulnerable to blocking and other forms of pressure by Russian authorities. However, this does not give the companies carte blanche to enable the Kremlin’s outrageous violations of human rights online” – HRW
Vietnam: Repeal harmful internet laws
Decree 147 expands government control over access to information on the internet for vaguely defined reasons of “national security” and “social order”.