( Human Rights Watch ) – (Beirut) – The Russian–Syrian joint military operation has used internationally banned and other indiscriminate weapons in unlawful attacks on civilians in northwest Syria in recent weeks, Human Rights Watch said today. According to the United Nations, the area is home to 3 million civilians, at least half of whom […]
The Alarming Rise of Anti-Semitism in Europe
By Eva Cossé, Researcher, Western Europe | – (Human Rights Watch) – European Governments and Public Should Stand Up Against Hate On May 24, a Jewish cemetery was vandalized in the city of Bordeaux, France. On May 26, Germany’s government anti-Semitism Commissioner warned Jewish men against wearing the kippah in public following a spike in […]
Youth among 37 Executed by Saudis had Repudiated Confessions as result of Torture
International standards require countries to use death penalty only for the “most serious crimes,” and in exceptional circumstances
US States use Anti-Boycott Laws to Punish Responsible Businesses cutting Ties with Israel’s Illegal Squatters
Anti-boycott laws in the US are part of an increasingly global campaign by Israel and its supporters to combat perceived supporters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement
Israeli Court orders Human Rights Watch Director Deported for Blowing Whistle on Business ties to Settlements
Neither Human Rights Watch nor Shakir as its representative promotes boycotts of Israel
Gen. Hiftar’s Drive to Take all of Libya Raises Atrocity Concerns
Hiftar’s Forces, Rival Militias Have History of Abuses
Why the Palestinians’ Gaza Protests Won’t Stop
Despite Carnage, Palestinians Continue to Demand Their Rights
Golan: Trump Shift Denies Syrians’ Rights under International Law (HRW)
Syrians in Occupied Territory Protected Under International Humanitarian Law
UN Must Name Names of Companies helping Israel to Flood Squatters into Palestinian West Bank
The disappointing further delay in publishing the database further entrenches corporate involvement in the abuses stemming from illegal settlements