End Military Use of Schools in War Zones
All national armed forces and armed groups should reject using schools for military purposes during armed conflict, Human Rights Watch [...]
Iraq: Harsh Tactics in Advance of Holy Month
(Baghdad) – Iraqi security forces have been surrounding and closing off majority Sunni neighborhoods, effectively shutting residents inside, raiding homes, [...]
Iran: 1,000 Days Under House Arrest
(Beirut) – Three major opposition figures in Iran have been under house arrest or detention for 1,000 days with no charges [...]
Somalia: Deeply Flawed Rape Inquiry
(Nairobi) – Somali authorities should order a new, impartial, and transparent investigation into an alleged gang-rape by African Union (AU) [...]
Egypt: Syria Refugees Detained, Coerced to Return
(New York) -Egypt has detained over 1,500 refugees from Syria, including at least 400 Palestinians and 250 children as young [...]
Syria: Widespread Use of Incendiary Weapons
(Geneva) – Syria should immediately stop using incendiary weapons, Human Rights Watch said today in a report which documents at least 56 [...]