Iraq: UN aid agencies preparing for 'all scenarios' as western Mosul military operations set to begin
Children look over the wall on the roof of their house at clouds of smoke from oil...
Russia: Broken Promises for Investigations
The Russian government appears to be breaking its promises to investigate civilian casualties from airstrikes in Syria, Human Rights Watch said on February 19.
Russia: Broken Promises for Investigations
The Russian government appears to be breaking its promises to investigate civilian casualties from airstrikes in Syria, Human Rights Watch said on Feb 18.
Bahrain: Activist’s Speech-Charges Trial to Resume
The trial of the prominent Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab is scheduled to resume on February 21, 2017, Human Rights Watch said on Feb 18. He faces a total of 18 years in prison based on two sets of speech-related charges that clearly...
Atrocities will end in South Sudan only when perpetrators 'face consequences' – UN rights official
Children at the protection of civilians (POC) site in Malakal town, South Sudan.
EU: Polish Government Undermines Rule of Law
The European Commission should pursue enforcement action against the government of Poland under the Article 7 of the EU treaty, as the government continues to undermine the rule of law, Amnesty International, FIDH, Human Rights Watch, the Open Society...
Iran: Women Allowed to Attend Kish Island Open
The apparent decision by Iranian authorities to allow women to attend the Kish Island Open volleyball tournament is a positive, if small, step in the right direction, Human Rights Watch said on Feb 16. Recent media reports said that female spectators...
New UN report reveals obstacles to combat impunity for conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine
Many homes on the front line in Ukraine have been so badly damaged by shelling that they remain abandoned.
Iraq: Looting, Destruction by Forces Fighting ISIS
Armed forces fighting Islamic State (also known as ISIS) to retake a town and four villages near Mosul looted, damaged, and destroyed homes, Human Rights Watch said on Feb 15. There was no apparent military necessity for the demolitions, which may...
Central African Republic: Executions by Rebel Group
Children from Bakala in a displacement camp in Grimali, Central African Republic, January 24, 2017. Approximately...
