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. THE WEEK IN RIGHTS | August 26, 2021 Attack at Kabul Airport Ends Civilian Evacuation from Afghanistan Photo © 2020 Hannah McKay/Reuters A set of bombing attacks at the southeast gate of Kabul’s international airport on Thursday killed over 60 Afghans and at least 12 US soldiers, and wounded many more. The airport’s gates have reportedly now been closed, apparently bringing an end to the massive civilian evacuation that had been underway. Tens of thousands of at-risk Afghans were able to evacuate abroad, but many others identified for visas or resettlement were not. Afghans facing particular risk can now only flee by land routes, or seek shelter until flights become more feasible. Much will hinge on whether the Taliban permits civilian flights to resume, and whether at-risk Afghans will be permitted to leave. Now, the international community needs to help protect those currently in flight and who flee in the future. READ MORE »     Protect Women, Girls in Haiti Quake Response The Haitian government and donors need to heed lessons learned from failures in previous disasters in responding to the August 14, 2021 earthquake, to ensure that women, girls, and other marginalized groups can get the care they need. READ MORE »     Leaked Videos Show Abuses Behind Bars in Iran Apparently hacked videos of surveillance cameras in Iran’s Evin prison, in the capital Tehran, have confirmed many of the patterns of abusive treatment and violations of due process human rights groups have documented for decades. READ MORE »     Report: Israel’s May Airstrikes on High-Rises in Gaza The Israeli military’s airstrikes that destroyed four high-rise buildings in Gaza City during the May 2021 fighting apparently violated the laws of war and may amount to war crimes. READ MORE »   Sign up for our Daily Brief The Daily Brief is breaking global human rights news delivered to your inbox each day. SIGN UP HERE » Thank you for supporting Human Rights Watch! Follow Us On: Human Rights Watch | 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor | New York, NY 10118-3299 USA | t 1.212.290.4700