“The greatest breakdown of int'l law since World War 2”
Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, Great Lakes... @kajakallas.bsky.social is right.
Abandon of civilians in #Gaza, failure to address US breaches to intl law... #EU leaders should address their key responsibility
www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/united-...
Hungary: New Government Needs to Restore Rule of Law
- Suspend Sovereignty Protection Office
- End rule by decree
- Restore assembly rights
- Repeal laws used to target critics
Latest from @hrw.org @lydsg.bsky.social
A rights agenda for the incoming government
www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...
"Women and girls in #Haiti already face pervasive sexual violence. International forces sent to help restore security should not compound the abuse."
Monitors should be
✅accessible & available
✅survivor-centered
✅well-publicized
✅guided by protection & respect for survivors
New @hrw.org 👇
Mehr als 100 israelische Luftangriffe im gesamten Libanon am 8. April, darunter auch in den dicht besiedelten Stadtvierteln von Beirut, haben über 300 Menschen getötet und die letzte Brücke beschädigt, die den Südlibanon mit dem Rest des Landes verbindet.
Die humanitäre Lage ist katastrophal (1/2)
100s dead, infrastructures destroyed, displacement & humanitarian disaster: #Israel violations in #Lebanon emboldened by EU leaders' silence & inaction.
EU states should end all arm sales & suspend trade part of Association Agreement w/ Israel
www.hrw.org/news/2026/04... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
Last week, the #Cuba |n government announced releasing 2,010 prisoners as a "humanitarian gesture".
To date, no political prisoners have been freed.
Over 700 remain behind bars, and hundreds more face house arrest or other restrictions.
By @juanitagoebertus.bsky.social
www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...
On April 12, Peruvians head to the polls. But recent years were marked by political instability and steady democratic backsliding.
Sustained international scrutiny, incl. by the #EU, through the electoral process is key to ensure Peruvian voters can make their choice.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...
One would expect strong words for civilians & consistency that threats by US President to commit int'l crimes are illegal & unacceptable
@eudiplomacy.bsky.social should spare no effort to:
📢 Denounce war-crime rhetoric
⛑️ Urge for protection of civilians
⚖️ Put rights of Iranians & Lebanese first
Tunisian judge Anas Hmedi, a fervent defender of judicial independence, will stand trial tomorrow on unfounded charges for mobilizing against President Kais Saied’s decrees undermining independence of the judiciary in Tunisia.
April 4 marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
Landmines are among the most insidious weapons of modern conflicts. There's a global ban on antipersonnel landmines that saves civilian lives, but the treaty faces serious threats.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vbGdjM
A global majority adopted a landmark UN resolution to advance reparations for injustices linked to enslavement legacies.
Who didn't vote in favor of the resolution? Many Global North countries facing calls for reparatory justice.
The time for action is now.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03... @hrw.org
Unsere Forderung an #Deutschland: Wiederaufbau/ wirtschaftliche Öffnung nur mit klaren Bedingungen: echte Ermittlungen bis auf Kommandoebene, Finanzierung syrischer Menschenrechtsorgas & konkrete Schritte, damit alle Vertriebenen sicher zurückkehren können, bevor über Abschiebungen gesprochen wird.
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Heute ist Syriens Präsident al‑Sharaa in Berlin. Auf der Agenda stehen Wiederaufbau, SWIFT‑Zugang und Rückkehr von Geflüchteten. Was fehlt: Rechenschaft.
Dabei hat die UN‑Untersuchungskommission erst kürzlich einen wegweisenden Bericht zu Suwaida vorgelegt:
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Israels Parlament will heute ein Gesetz zur Ausweitung der Todesstrafe beschließen. Seine Wirkung ist eindeutig: Es richtet sich de facto ausschließlich gegen Palästinenser*innen.
Mit @amnesty.de, @oxfam-de.bsky.social, @medico.de uvm. haben wir uns an die Bundesregierung gewandt ⬇️
#Israel's mass displacement in #Lebanon follows the same strategy used in Gaza, the West Bank and Syria. Forced displacement of civilians, widespread destruction and prevention of return.
In short, potential war crimes.
My opinion for @AJEnglish:
aje.news/gn8v60
The current global tax system is driving an extreme concentration of wealth that is depriving most govts of money that could fund health, education, and social security.
Rights groups call for #UNTaxConvention to be guided by human rights. Our take 👇
#TaxJustice
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
As an ICC member, #Hungary should arrest ICC fugitive Netanyahu if he enters its territory on March 21.
“Silence and persistent inaction from the EU risks sending a dangerous message of acquiescence as the Israeli government continues to be responsible for atrocities.”
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
Another day, another ban.
Budapest police is using “child protection” arguments to justify banning a trans rights demonstration.
This is yet another clear attack on freedom of assembly and expression for all Hungarians. www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
Want to hear rare good news?
A Belgian court opened a criminal trial against a former Belgian official for his alleged involvement in the killings of Lumumba, the DRC's first PM, & two senior officials during decolonization.
Justice delayed shouldn't be justice denied.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
More than 9,000 Salvadorans have been deported from the #US since early 2025.
@humanrightswatch.bsky.social documented at least 11 cases in which deportees were arbitrarily detained upon arrival in #ElSalvador and have remained forcibly disappeared for nearly a year.
👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
The #US attack on an #Iran school is a violation of the laws of war that cannot be boiled down to a blameless mistake. The US military has an obligation to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm, which it clearly did not do in this case.
New @hrw.org 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
➡️ @eudiplomacy.bsky.social, @kajsaollongren.bsky.social, @villeniinisto.vihreat.fi
#Russia has escalated internet censorship, blocking its most popular social media platform and pushing users toward a state-approved app. The #EU should support those securing rights-respecting VPN services and defending access to information.
New @hrw.org publication 👇
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
Since March 2025, at least 1,243 people, incl. 17 children, were killed by drone strikes carried out by #Haiti |an security forces and private contractors working with them. 👇
Constant threats and backlash undermine women's rights around the globe, but women still continue to fight against repression.
This International Women's Day, we honor the courage of those working to improve the lives of women and girls everywhere. #IWD26 #InternationalWomensDay
Amid US/Israeli airstrikes & brutal repression, Iranians are entering day 8 of an internet shutdown, placing civilians at risk, restricting their ability to access lifesaving info & reach loved ones, and contributing to psychological harm.
Iranian authorities should urgently restore internet access
#EU leaders should never belittle role of int'l law or apply it selectively - as they've done since #USA/#Israel's strikes on #Iran & retaliatory strikes on neighboring countries.
It goes against #EU values & its long-term interests.
Our take 👇
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
www.ohchr.org/en/documents...
#Haiti: A new UN report describes how criminal groups in Haiti are trafficking children into crime and sexual slavery.
@hrw.org has documented these abuses and urges Haitian authorities to prioritize children’s protection and rehabilitation.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...
Rare news from #Tunisia: lawyer and former administrative Judge Ahmed Souab was released this Monday.
HRW calls on Tunisian authorities to stop prosecuting individuals for exercising their human rights, guarantee fair trials, and release all those arbitrarily detained
www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...
