Clashes & growing tensions in #Ethiopia 's Tigray region risk exposing civilians to abuses & deepening human rights crisis - says UN Human Rights chief. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social should spare no effort to prevent further abuses & to press for justice for past crimes. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Good #EU finally says it "raised concerns over #UAE's support" to RSF in #Sudan. See impact? 1000s deaths in El Fasher, on-going crimes in #Kordofan. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social should speak up, sanction #UAE officials, businessmen & companies involved in RSF support. euobserver.com/202243/eu-sa...

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi unjustly sentenced to additional 7 years in detention in retaliation of her human rights advocacy. Amid brutal crackdown, international community should not forget attacks on #Iran 's prominent human rights voices. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...

#Niger An apparent military drone strike that killed 17 civilians and 3 lslamist fighters at a crowded market in the west violated laws-of-war prohibitions against indiscriminate attacks, might be a war crime, @hrw.org, @jbgallopin.bsky.social, Richard Weir, Léo Martine www.hrw.org/news/2026/02...

The EU's obsession with migration has radically shaped its foreign policy — while at home its laws are eroding away asylum, warns Human Rights Watch.

Human rights protection can win over attacks by #Trump, #China & #Russia if governments that still value human rights push back. It's #EU's time to show true & principled leadership. @hrw.org's World Report is out, 100+ countries under review 👇 www.hrw.org/world-report... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

We hope UN human rights chief pressed #EU ministers at yesterday's #FAC to back strong UN convention on crimes against humanity that includes crime of gender apartheid. EU position on this remains to be known. Its full support is needed. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... @euatun.bsky.social

7 commanders involved in grave violations in #Sudan added on #EU's sanction list today. Among them, Algony Hamdan Dagalo Musa (RSF leader Hemedti's brother), RSF commanders Abu Lulu, Edris Katufi, Tijani Mohamed involved in crimes El Fasher. Full list 👇 eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...

#EU 's passivity on eastern #DRCongo crisis is no sign of leadership. At #FAC today, EU ministers should: ⛑️Increase humanitarian aid ⚖️Call for accountability 🚫Urge end of #Rwanda's support to #M23 & #DRCongo's to abusive groups ✍️ Sanction commanders responsible of crimes @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

My colleague Lewis Mudge will speak today at @droi.europarl.europa.eu on #Rwanda 's crackdown on political opposition, in follow-up to EP's resolution on Victoire Ingabire's case. 🗓️Today ⏰4.30pm CET 📺 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream... More on @hrw.org's work: www.hrw.org/africa/rwanda

#ICE's killing of 2nd civilian in #Minneapolis unjustified, says @hrw.org. Obstacles to investigations raise serious #RuleOfLaw concerns. "No comment" cannot seriously be the #EU answer to severe democratic decline of historic partner. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

My latest for @hrw.org: - The UN has problems but it’s better than a global Politburo of leaders of abusive governments. Rather than paying billions to join #Trump’s "Board of Peace", states shld strengthen the UN’s ability to uphold human rights. The Board charter doesn't mention human rights🫤

Syrian transitional authorities’ ability to protect minority communities is in question following bloody massacres of civilians in 2025. They must take measures urgent to prevent repeat of such incidents in NE #Syria. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social @kajsaollongren.bsky.social

Did you know that a historic case is being pursued in a Belgian court seeking individual criminal responsibility for colonial crimes in the court of a former colonial power? The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17. Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Good #EU leaders are finally louder on why rules & rights are key in int'l relations. They shd also acknowledge their failures to uphold those values & commit to put int'l law & human rights front & center of their action. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre... @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu

Since #Uvira capture, Rwanda-backed #M23 threatened & assaulted people. Sudden withdrawal exposed civilians to Wazalendo abuses. At 29 Jan #FAC, @eudiplomacy.bsky.social should press for accountability & end of support to abusive groups, sanction M23 & Rwanda officials. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Atrocities "town by town" - That's how Int'l Criminal Court Deputy Prosecutor describes widespread, organized #RSF crimes against civilians in #Sudan's #Darfur. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social should press for full accountability & mobilize efforts to protect civilians. news.un.org/en/story/202...

Must-read OpEd in @lemonde.fr by rights activist Kamel Jendoubi 👇 Despite unjust detention of prominent lawyer Ayachi Hammami & dozens of other critics, repression in #Tunisia is still met by @eudiplomacy.bsky.social 's complicit silence. www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...

"Rulers who massacre their own people will keep committing atrocities until they are held to account." New @hrw.org report exposes gravity of massacres of protesters across Iran. UN Human Rights Council should convene urgent special session 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/01... @euatun.bsky.social

Banning aid orgs from operating in #Palestine marks a new phase in Israel's policy and is a flagrant violation of the law: UN experts say the strategy is to create conditions threatening the very survival of Palestinians as a group – it must be stopped. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Still no genuine accountability for violations by #Syria 's gov't forces & Bedouin, Druze armed groups in Sweida. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social engagement crucial for: ⚖️impartial inquiries into role of senior officials 🇺🇳 renewal of UN inquiry mandate 🪖security sector reform www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Arrest of activist, NGO closure & internet shutdown threaten integrity of election in #Uganda. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social should publicly denounce crackdown & press authorities to 🛜 restore internet 🪧 allow CSO group to act ✊ release Sarah Bireete www.hrw.org/news/2026/01... @jansadek.bsky.social

Kazakh activists face 10 year sentence, prosecuted in Kazakhstan, at Chinese government’s request, for their peaceful protest against crimes against humanity in Xinjiang. Kazakh government should drop charges. Beijing should halt targeting critics abroad. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

While many face abysmal public services + tax hikes, huge companies & the uber-rich game a tax system designed 100 yrs ago. My new oped in @opiniojuris.bsky.social on why the first-ever UN tax treaty is a historic chance for public budgets that can fund human rights opiniojuris.org/2026/01/13/a...

#Iran: UN Human Rights chief horrified by mounting violence against protesters. #EU is right to condemn violations. Time to step up pressure: ✍️ Sanctions leaders responsible 🇺🇳 Support Special Session at @UN_HRC ⚖️ Ensure there is no impunity www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

#Uganda's 15 Jan elections marred with massive crackdown. Arrest of activist, suspension of rights groups, internet aren't the way to manage debate. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social should press authorities to revoke suspension of civil society groups & uphold free speech. www.reuters.com/world/africa...

Conflict in eastern #DRCongo between #Rwanda backed #M23 & DRC forces led to surge of sexual violence, while support to victims dropped. #EU should: ⛑️Fund support for victims & survivors ✍️ Sanction officials implicated ⚖️ Call for accountability www.hrw.org/news/2026/01... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

Steadfast courage & horror: Possible killing of 100s civilians in midst of internet blockade is shocking response by #Iran authorities to calls for change. #EU should spare no effort to end violence, press for full accountability. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

People in Iran daring to express their anger at decades of repression and demand fundamental change are being met with unlawful use of force and firearms and mass arbitrary arrests, in scenes reminiscent of the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising of 2022. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

#EU leaders should publicly press for rights-respecting transition during first-ever visit to #Syria: 🤝recovery free from abuses 🪖genuine security sector reform ⚖️justice for past & ongoing violation Our take👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/01... @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

Law enforcement in #SouthSudan became a cover for abuses: @hrw.org reports on arbitrary arrests, torture, forced recruitment and sexual assaults in Juba since late June. Gov't should credibly investigate, ensure accountability and provide remedy for victims. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

" #Israel is violating international law requiring States to prohibit and eradicate racial segregation and #Apartheid " - UN #HumanRights Office report concludes on situation in #WestBank. Full report 👇 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... @kajakallas.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu

#US attack on #Venezuela, by undermining fundamental principle of international law, makes every country less safe, and ultimately weakens everyone's protection against human rights violations & protracted conflict - UN #HumanRights chief in @theguardian.com 👇

Europe isn't weak. But rearmament without democratic renewal is dangerous. Secretary General @alain-berset.coe.int: "Military power is only as credible and safe as the democratic institutions that command it." Read his op-ed in today's @euobserver.com: euobserver.com/eu-political...

🚨#Venezuela @amnesty.org alerte sur de graves risques pour les droits humains après l’action militaire des #USA et la capture de Nicolás Maduro. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

#Sudan is one of 2025 'worst crisis' @deutschewelle.dw.com talked to us about this year's trends. We continue to call #EU to step up action on backers of conflict ( #UnitedArabEmirates ), sanction top leaders responsible for crimes, & act to protect civilians. www.dw.com/en/sudan-hum...

8 months of intense corporate lobbying, untransparent processes and foreign interference lead to the adoption of a gutted #CSDDD. ✊But a due diligence obligation remains and even if weaker, #Victims will still demand #Justice for #HumanRights abuses. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

Hey @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu @eudiplomacy.bsky.social - Do you notice #Tunisia 's fall in authoritarianism, with 0 reaction from your side? Is a more repressive country in #EU's interest? Speechless Europe has for sure no leverage. www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20... www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...

Capture of #Uvira eastern #DRCongo by #M23 & #Rwanda forces forced 200,000 people to flee, puts civilians at risk. At #FAC today, @eudiplomacy.bsky.social should end wait-and-see attitude in the face of blatant collapse of US-brokered deal. @hrw.org 's first report 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

‼️Deeply moving news today as our colleagues Ales Bialiatski, Uladzimir Labkovich & Valiantsin Stefanovich from #Viasna are free, as well as Maria Kalesnikava 🫶 Every day they spent in jail was profound a injustice. Fingers crossed for other rights defenders & activists. spring96.org/en/news/119261

#EU's action on eastern #DRCongo crisis has been very sub-standards for months. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social: urgent to come back in the game, as #Rwanda-backed #M23 launched new offensive in Uvira days after a deal was signed in DC. Our joint letter ahead of #FAC 👇 www.amnesty.eu/news/joint-s...

Brutal attacks on civilians in #CaboDelgado #Mozambique leaves 100,000+ people displaced in extremely precarious conditions. Urgent assistance needed to support Moz. authorities overwhelmed by needs. @hrw.org statement 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

Tunisian authorities recently arrested three prominent activists convicted on unjust charges of conspiracy and terrorism. The arrests are the latest step in President Kais Saied’s scheme to eliminate any alternative to his one-man rule.

Russian authorities and military forces have systematically tortured and ill-treated Ukrainian prisoners of war at the time of their capture and throughout their detention. This may constitute a crime against humanity. New report @hrw.org, out now⤵️

I'd love to re-post @kajakallas.bsky.social on her #HumanRightsDay2025 statement - but still not to be found of her or on @eudiplomacy.bsky.social accounts! Good to read EU's commitment remain intact - time to demonstrate it in full practice. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre... @hrw.org

Eastern #DRCongo: @hrw.org statement following capture of #Uvira by #Rwanda-backed #M23 👇 @kajakallas.bsky.social @eudiplomacy.bsky.social: EU should finally put full pressure on #Rwanda, end impunity for crimes & violations of int'l law.

🚨 @hrw.org’s reaction to the Israeli raid on @unrwa.org’s compound in East Jerusalem.

Counternarcotic efforts don't absolve states to respect int'l law & human rights. That also applies to #USA. EU & its members should publicly object unlawful strikes & apply genuine due diligence in cooperation with US to avoid complicity. @hrw.org 's take 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

#Tunisia 's arrest of prominent activists, following flawed conspiracy trial, should raise #EU's concerns, no? Instead, @eudiplomacy.bsky.social remain loudly silent, emboldening Kais Saied's repression. @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu: time to shift gear, speak up. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

Underestimating its own power seems to have been @eudiplomacy.bsky.social's modus operandi. @kajakallas.bsky.social should start by instructing Ambassadors to stop saying "We don't have leverage" or "Our main goal is to at least maintain dialogue." It isn't just untrue but also fully un-strategic.