The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights Watch

The military trial of 51 suspects, including three Americans, accused of being involved in a coup attempt in Congo last month has opened in the country's capital of Kinshasa

Three Americans facing trial in Congo for alleged coup involvement. Charges include terrorism and murder. Human Rights Watch calls for credible charges.

Exclusive: Rivals from two forces fighting to control Darfur region would be subject to asset freezes and travel bans

Israeli PM promises to ‘restore security to the north’ as strikes near border with Lebanon escalate

Events marking 35 years since troops ended peaceful protest with deadly violence are banned in China and Hong Kong

El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele will be sworn in for a second term Saturday, more popular -- and more powerful -- than ever.

Exclusive: Johnston Busingye formally appointed days after UK agreed Rwanda asylum deal with Paul Kagame in 2022

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic liberties have been systematically suppressed, and its secret service was accused of violating international law.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president

An extensive report by Human Rights Watch says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of Tibetan villagers and herders, adding to state government and independent reports of efforts to assimilate them through control over their language and traditional Buddhist culture

It is disappointing, if not surprising, that the west’s response to the ICC accusations is to defend Israel despite its war crimes