Human Rights Watch

NEW: The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. These atrocities, including the government’s ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity for which senior leaders on all sides may be liable. Read more: bit.ly/4vmZBuD

The impact of Croatia becoming antipersonnel landmine-free after decades of contamination cannot be underestimated. #MineAwarenessDay highlights the need to accelerate mine clearance in all affected states. hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…

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 landmark treaty faces serious threats. Learn more: bit.ly/4vbGdjM

And now Trump makes clear intention to destroy #Iran's civilian infrastructure - a violation of IHL & potential war crime. #EU can't continue to vaguely invoke int'l law without calling out US' actions. What's left of @EU_EEAS' credibility is at stake. france24.com/en/live-news/2…

(3/3) Read HRW's report documenting the devastating impact on civilians of an armed conflict that has received scant global attention, including an analysis of those responsible for grave abuses: hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…

(2/3) The stories of ongoing crimes against humanity in Burkina Faso deserve to be heard, and immediate steps should be taken to bring perpetrators to justice.

(1/3) The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023.

The recent deadly attack in Jos reflects persistent violence & insecurity in northern Nigeria, where killings, kidnappings & limited state protection leave communities vulnerable as everyday people continue to pay the price. hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…

In a new report, HRW documents serious human rights abuses against civilians across Burkina Faso by the Burkinabè military, allied militias, and an Islamist armed group since 2022. Read our new Q&A addressing key issues explored in the report: hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…

Thousands of detainees in Iran, including political prisoners and children, are at risk of injury and death from US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran’s authorities, including mass, secret, and arbitrary executions. New from HRW: bit.ly/417Izmj

New @hrw investigation: Thousands of detainees in Iran, including political prisoners and children, are at risk of injury and death from US and Israeli strikes, as well as atrocities by Iran’s authorities, including mass, secret, and arbitrary executions.

New landmark @hrw report: The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and JNIM, an Al Qaeda-linked armed group, have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…

Belarus🇧🇾 is expanding repression through administrative law: “Propaganda” of same-sex relations, "gender reassignment," & even childlessness can now lead to fines. This state-sanctioned censorship & stigma should draw condemnation from int'l partners. belta.by/society/view/p…

Today @hrw released a major report on #BurkinaFaso, “None Can Run Away,” about serious human rights abuses against civilians by military, allied militias, and the Islamist armed group JNIM. This Q&A document addresses key issues explored in the report.👇 hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…

The Lebanese government must file a declaration under Article 12(3) of the Rome Statute, bringing Lebanon within the International Criminal Court framework. This would enable Lebanon to pursue accountability for Israeli and other war crimes and crimes against humanity, while strengthening the state’s legal leverage in international negotiations. Watch @lamamfakih , Global Program Director at @hrw , in this explainer for Kulluna Irada.

In Chile🇨🇱, the risk may not be sudden rollback, but something quieter: stalled reforms, weakened protections, and a political climate more hostile to LGBT+ rights. That’s how backsliding often begins. My quote for @AP : apnews.com/article/chile-…

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NEW: The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,800 civilians and forcibly displaced tens of thousands since 2023. These atrocities, including the government’s ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity for which senior leaders on all sides may be liable. Read more: bit.ly/4vmZBuD

#Israel's new death penalty bill entrenches #apartheid, violates international law and crosses EU red lines 30+ humanitarian & rights groups urge the EU to finally move from concerns to action, including the suspension of the 🇪🇺-🇮🇱 Association Agreement: hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…

On @FRANCE24, HRW's executive director Philippe @Bolopion describes a "new phenomenon" of "dangerous rhetoric" being used by world leaders, indicating an open disregard for international law. 🔊Watch now:

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s unwillingness to condemn forced labor in China risks reducing pressure on the Chinese government to end its repression of Uyghurs. Latest with @jwormington, @hrw on Ottawa’s failure to tackle #UyghurForcedLabor. hrw.org/news/2026/04/0…