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Human Rights Watch hails ICJ ruling calling on Israel to halt genocide in Gaza after SA’s legal challenge
Human Rights Watch has hailed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provisional measures against Israel in a case initiated by…
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Human Rights Watch raises concern around xenophobia ahead of elections
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) says it is concerned about xenophobic rhetoric from South African politicians leading to the 2024…
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Watchdog urges Tunisia to stop expelling migrants to desert
Human Rights Watch on Friday urged Tunisia to put an end to what it called the “collective expulsions” of Black…
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SA’s 400 abandoned coal mines a risk to surrounding areas, says Human Rights Watch
The Human Rights Watch has released a report that shows that South Africa has about 400 abandoned coal mines, which…
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Russian forces accused of apparent war crimes in Ukraine
A leading rights group said on Sunday it had documented what it described as “apparent war crimes” committed by Russian…
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Xenophobic protests resurface amid resentment over rocketing joblessness in South Africa
They turned up in a mob of several hundred at a migrant centre in Soweto, unemployed, wielding weapons and angry…
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Human rights activist Dewa Mavhinga has died
Human Rights Watch has expressed sadness over the reports of the sudden death of its Southern Africa director and outspoken…
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Human Rights Watch accuses Cuba of widespread abuses after street protests
Human Rights Watch accused the Cuban government Tuesday of arresting people arbitrarily, mistreating detainees and holding sham trials in revenge…
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Human Rights Watch calls for an end to human rights violations in Ethiopia
Human Rights Watch has called on African leaders to put pressure on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government to end ongoing…
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Human Rights Watch calls for sanctions against Egypt
The group Human Rights Watch accused Egypt on Tuesday of routinely killing opponents in “unlawful extrajudicial executions” made to look…
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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of crimes of apartheid
In what it calls its most comprehensive report to date on Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, Human Rights Watch on Tuesday…
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Foreigners live in constant fear in South Africa – Human Rights Watch
Foreign nationals in South Africa suffer “routine” harassment, violence and discrimination by locals and government authorities, Human Rights Watch (HRW)…
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