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Global: Executions Surge to Highest Recorded Figure in 44 Years; In the U.S. Executions Nearly Doubled from 2024

It’s time for executing countries to step into line with the rest of the world and leave this abhorrent practice…

May 17, 2026

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Inspector General’s Report Finds Pentagon Is Violating U.S. Law by Failing to Prevent Civilian Harm

Congress must act. The U.S. military is breaking both U.S. and international law by failing to implement measures to prevent…

May 15, 2026

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Russia: Journalist Ivan Safronov Jailed for 22 Years on Trumped-Up Treason Charges is a Prisoner of Conscience

Ivan Safronov’s case is emblematic of the Russian authorities’ assault on independent journalism and freedom of expression.

May 15, 2026

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Mali: GSIM Must Observe International Humanitarian Law and Ensure Safety of Civilians as Bamako is Under Siege

The ongoing siege of Bamako is having unacceptable consequences for civilians’ freedom of movement.

May 15, 2026

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Philippines: Authorities Must Arrest Former Police Chief Amid Alarming Obstruction of Justice

Ronald dela Rosa’s position as Senator offers him no special protection from an ICC arrest warrant.

May 14, 2026

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Syria: Israel’s Deliberate Destruction of Civilian Homes in Quneitra Must Be Investigated as War Crimes

The Israeli military’s deliberate destruction of homes in Quneitra, southern Syria since December 2024 should be investigated as war crimes.

May 13, 2026

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Algeria: Authorities Must Release Arbitrarily Detained Journalists and Uphold Press Freedom

The Algerian authorities must stop misusing the justice system to punish journalists solely for carrying out their work or for…

May 13, 2026

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Poland: Stop Cooperating with ICE on Unlawful Returns of Ukrainians

Poland should play no role in these unlawful operations that rip families apart, divide communities and put people’s lives at…

May 13, 2026

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USA: Boom in Lithium Mining Across Nevada is Violating the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Our research reveals how Indigenous Peoples’ consent was never sought or obtained for a series of new lithium mines across Nevada.

May 12, 2026

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Israel/OPT: Israel’s Systematic Destruction of High-Rise Buildings Must Be Investigated as War Crimes of Wanton Destruction and Collective Punishment

Israel's unlawful and wanton destruction of civilian high-rise buildings continues to have devastating consequences for displaced Palestinian families in the…

May 11, 2026

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Philippines: Police Chief ‘Bato’ dela Rosa Must be Arrested and Surrendered to ICC

The Philippines government should arrest former police chief Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa immediately following an ICC arrest warrant.

May 11, 2026

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Tunisia: Dozens of NGOs at Risk of Dissolution as Crackdown on Civil Society Intensifies

Tunisian authorities have intensified their crackdown on non-governmental organizations.

May 11, 2026