Armed groups in Iraq abduct, rape, torture, and kill lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, with impunity. LGBT Iraqis live in constant fear of being hunted down and killed by armed groups, making their lives unlivable. Yet the Iraqi government has done nothing to stop the violence or hold the abusers accountable. Yasser, a 21-year-old Iraqi gay man, says he has received death threats and been blackmailed due to his sexuality: "I want to breathe a full breath without being beaten. I just want to live." READ MORE »
Ukraine UpdateThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has now entered its second month. And it’s been a grim month for Ukrainians, as heavy attacks continue across the country, millions flee, and many others remain stuck in besieged towns and cities. This week, Human Rights Watch reported on how the conflict threatens to worsen the food crisis in Middle Eastern and North African countries and what governments can do to protect the right to food for everyone. Meanwhile, we documented the situation in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol as people tried to survive in below-freezing temperatures as Russian forces relentlessly attacked the city. And read an interview with one of HRW’s arms experts on how we are scrutinizing weapons being used on the ground in Ukraine and whether their use complies with the laws of war around civilian protection. |
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