The Trump administration’s strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats are both unlawful and ineffective. Drug smuggling is a serious crime, but people accused of crimes should be prosecuted, not summarily killed. New from HRW: https://t.co/bPxFGFHf3T

The military junta in Burkina Faso has adopted a bill restoring the death penalty nearly a decade after abolishing the practice. Human Rights Watch opposes the death penalty in all circumstances because of its inherent cruelty.

Spoke to ABC's The World about the "patriots only" election in Hong Kong and why such a low voter turnout isn't really a surprise when there is not a single pro-democracy candidate and LegCo is now effectively a rubberstamp for Beijing.

#Tunisian authorities have arrested 2 prominent opposition figures & a well-known human rights defender in recent weeks after their unjust convictions in a mass sham trial & effectively succeeded in placing most of the political opposition behind bars @hrw https://t.co/bH4rPQXneq

New Japanese Espionage Law Would Need to Respect Rights

Images of seven high-rise residential buildings engulfed in flames in Hong Kong in late November shocked the world. The deadly fire is a devastating reminder of what can happen when governments suppress fundamental rights. https://t.co/rntfB9GC5u

Tanzanian authorities have wrongfully arrested alleged protest organizers and opposition supporters ahead of nationwide protests called for December 9. The government should end its crackdown and immediately release all those arbitrarily detained.

The December 2024 fall of the Bashar al-Assad government marked a historic turning point for Syria. One year later, what is needed to deliver justice for crimes committed in Syria?

It's been a year since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted, creating an opportunity for Syrians to break with decades of tyranny. But one year on, transitional authorities have failed to prevent continued violence and atrocities.

Today, governments come together in Nairobi for the UN Environment Assembly #UNEA7. @hrw calls upon states to support the Colombian government initiative for a global binding minerals treaty, and its #UNEA7 resolution to set up a minerals working group. https://t.co/K2I9A08dJ0

One year after the fall of the Assad's govt what's needed to tackle the impunity gap? Syria’s return to the intl stage should go hand in hand with achieving justice through centering survivors/victims/communities, key reforms & cooperation w/ intl actors https://t.co/oYOiJ0jJkP

The end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule in Syria created an unprecedented opportunity for Syrians to break with decades of tyranny and build a rights-respecting country. One year on, there are growing signs that the window of opportunity may be closing.

Mineral extraction should not happen at the cost of people and planet. Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7

Threats, armed men and bodyguards are facts of life for activists in Colombia’s Amazon. Wonderful piece by @sjgrattan about the environmental leader Jani Silva and abuses by armed groups in Putumayo. https://t.co/aDdScNmGlz

Bulgaria’s continued reliance on coal is costing lives and holding back the country’s energy transition. Read the full report: https://t.co/Pe3PFsBmlA

Children in Dimitrovgrad appear to have higher rates of respiratory illnesses than those living in nearby cities, according to government health data. Some children in Dimitrovgrad regularly miss classes due to their illnesses.

HRW analysis confirms that even if Maritsa 3 continues to operate well below capacity and intermittently shuts down, Dimitrovgrad risks frequently exceeding sulfur dioxide levels once standards are tightened to meet EU requirements.

Through extensive data analysis and interviews with residents, experts, and local, national, and EU officials, Human Rights Watch examined the impacts of air pollution in Dimitrovgrad and found that residents, particularly children, experience high rates of respiratory illnesses.

Data shows that Maritsa 3, a coal plant near the town of Dimitrovgrad, contributes to the dangerous air pollution around the town, which harms the health of local residents, particularly children.

In 2023, the Bulgarian government postponed its coal phaseout to 2038, diverging from more ambitious timelines of other coal-reliant European Union countries such as the Czech Republic and Romania.