At least 12 people, including two children, were killed in Tuesday’s massive remote attack across Lebanon and parts of Syria on devices (pagers) reportedly used by Hezbollah. Approximately 2,800 people …
Saudi Arabia: Rights Groups Warn of Rise in Executions and Violations in Tabuk Prison
We, the undersigned organisations, are gravely fearful for the lives of hundreds of prisoners threatened with imminent execution in Saudi Arabia on drugs-related charges, including 33 Egyptians on a single …
ICJ Advisory Opinion:
The EU And Its Member States Must Comply With International Law
On 19 July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its landmark Advisory Opinion on Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East …
Invisible and Unheard:
The Escalating Tragedy of Enforced Disappearances in Yemen
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we urgently appeal to the international sponsors of the Yemen peace talks to prioritize the issue of the forcibly disappeared …
Palestine: Israel ushers in new phase of terrifying destruction in West Bank
In the late hours of 27 August, Israel began simultaneously attacking multiple locations in cities and refugee camps in the West Bank, reportedly killing at least 10 people, in what …
Rights Groups urge EU to act against Israel’s unprecedented journalist killings, press freedom violations
Dear Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Vice-President of the Commission Dear Mr Valdis Dombrovskis European Commission, Executive Vice-President for An …
Human Rights Priorities in Yemen’s Peace Efforts
Mwatana for Human Rights and the undersigned organizations extend their sincere gratitude for the ongoing peace initiatives aimed at achieving a comprehensive and equitable peace agreement in Yemen. The journey …
Stop the violence against Syrian refugees
17 civil society organisations condemn the recent escalations against Syrians in Turkey and call for protection
Since the night of 30 June 2024, Turkey has witnessed yet another wave of mass violent attacks against Syrian refugees, including the tragic murder of a 17-year-old Syrian and assaults …
Bahrain: Joint letter on Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace as he exceeds three years on hunger strike
King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Your Majesties, We write to you urgently on 8 July …