"More than 667,000 people in Lebanon have now registered on the (Lebanese) government's online platform as displaced. This is an increase of 100,000 in just one day," said Karolina Lindholm Billing, the representative in Lebanon of UNHCR
10.03.2026 12:42
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Türkiye: Leading Opponent of Erdoğan on Trial
The Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu will stand trial on March 9, 2026 as the central defendant in a politically motivated mass corruption prosecution, Human Rights Watch said ...
The trial of jailed mayor and opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu, which starts today, follows more than a year of the authorities weaponizing the criminal justice system against the opposition CHP party and its elected officials, harming democracy, @hrw.org research finds
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
03.03.2026 15:01
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Europa verteidigt das Völkerrecht nur halbherzig
Gerade in Konfliktsituationen, wie den eskalierenden Feindseligkeiten im Nahen Osten, müssen Regierungen, die sich dem Völkerrecht verpflichtet sehen, bereit sein, dieses auch zu verteidigen.
Wer Prinzipien nur verteidigt, wenn es nichts kostet, hat keine.
Gemeinsam mit Aisling Reidy und @philippedam.bsky.social habe ich aufgeschrieben, was wir von der heuchlerischen Doppelmoral Europas bei der Verteidigung des Völkerrechts halten. Spoiler: Nicht viel.
www.hrw.org/de/news/2026...
05.03.2026 10:11
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#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
05.03.2026 07:44
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US Defense Secretary’s Media Remarks on Rules of Engagement
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented at a news conference on March 2, 2026, about “stupid rules of engagement,” suggesting that they may interfere with “fight[ing] to win.” These remarks are co...
Human Rights Watch raises serious concerns on US Defense Secretary’s Media Remarks on Rules of Engagement
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03... international law is what protects us all, now and in the future. Being the stronger one, shouldn't fool any government into disregarding them. Why blame Russia then?
03.03.2026 12:14
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A Small Change in Egypt’s Tax Code, A Big Opportunity for Rights
In an overdue but welcome step, Egypt’s Ministry of Finance has published data showing state owned enterprises, following 2024 tax reforms to remove their tax exemptions, contributed 67 billion pounds...
A Small Change in Egypt’s Tax Code, A Big Opportunity for Rights www.hrw.org/news/2026/02... My colleague @sarahsaadoun.bsky.social & I write on the gov't announcement that billions were generated in tax revenue from previously exempted military-owned enterprises long-shielded from scrutiny.
27.02.2026 21:22
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Three years ago, at least 94 people, including 35 children, died near Italy in what is known as the Cutro shipwreck.
Humane and rational migration policies are possible, and there is now a rare chance for accountability.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OwsMud
26.02.2026 08:31
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Vor drei Jahren starben mindestens 94 Menschen, darunter 35 Kinder, in der Nähe von Italien bei dem sogenannten Cutro-Schiffsunglück.
Die Todesfälle im Mittelmeer sind vermeidbar. Eine humane und vernünftige Migrationspolitik ist möglich.
Ein Anfang ist die #Seenotrettung.
26.02.2026 14:59
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UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan, calls for an end to the war
UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan, calls for an end to the war https://aje.news/lt7fdb
25.02.2026 09:30
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Sweden Deporting Young People
Ayla, 21, Jomana, 18, and Ilya, 19, came to Sweden as children, though at different ages and under different circumstances. Today they face the same reality: all have been ordered to leave the country...
“Aging out” shouldn’t mean being forced out. Sweden is deporting young people who grew up here while their families stay. The government should halt these deportations and change course. Short dispatch by me and @suzebpark.bsky.social @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...
19.02.2026 09:22
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Philippines: Duterte ICC Hearing Set to Begin
The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s first major hearing in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is a critical step in ensuring justice for victims of the Philippines’ “war...
From Feb 23, a panel of 3 ICC judges will hear evidence to determine whether to confirm the charges against former Philippines President Duterte & send his case to trial. Read @hrw.org's Q & A about why this is a critical step in ensuring justice for the "war on drugs." www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...
16.02.2026 22:45
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