Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Armed Conflict

Israel Unlawfully Using White Phosphorus

White phosphorus can scatter burning fragments over wide radii, igniting structures and causing severe burns. HRW identified signatures consistent with M825‑series 155mm projectiles and noted…

9 March, 2026

Civilians Bear the Brunt in the Middle East

As the conflict continues, the strain on essential services becomes increasingly evident. Hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties, and access to basic needs like food and…

8 March, 2026

Investigating The Attack on Minab School

The international community is called upon to respond decisively to this violation of human rights, reinforcing the principle that attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable.…

8 March, 2026

A Region on the Move, Children, Hospitals, and the Risks of Normalising War

Children, as the UN’s various agencies emphasised, are bearing a disproportionate share of the immediate harm. UNICEF reported seven children killed and 38 injured in…

5 March, 2026

Respect Humanitarian Law: Europe’s Lukewarm Defence of the Laws of War

The EU’s 03/04/2026 statement condemned Iran’s attacks and urged protection of civilians, but critics note it stopped short of explicitly calling on the US or…

5 March, 2026

A Tipping Point in an Escalating Conflict

The fundamental tenets of international law, particularly those regarding the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure during conflicts, must not be disregarded. Armed groups and…

4 March, 2026

Humanitarian Crisis Escalates in the Middle East

Alarming estimates reveal that approximately 30,000 individuals fled these perilous areas overnight, compounding the plight of an already displaced population of 64,000.

4 March, 2026

Nuclear Concerns and Humanitarian Crises

Amidst these developments, IAEA Chief Grossi reiterated concerns about the potential for a nuclear incident triggered by the escalating military confrontations, pointing out that both…

3 March, 2026

Human Rights and the Challenges of Civilian Life During Lebanon’s Turmoil

International humanitarian law upholds that civilians who choose not to evacuate in response to warnings retain full protection. The forced displacement of individuals is fundamentally…

3 March, 2026

UN Human Rights Council Urges Immediate Restraint Amid Intensifying Middle Eastern Conflict

The Council highlighted the urgent need for all parties involved to prioritize peace over hostilities, advocating for negotiations that respect human rights and address the…

3 March, 2026

The US/Israel/Iran War & The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Chef José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen, emphasized the urgent need for daily food deliveries to ensure that vulnerable families, who are caught…

2 March, 2026

WHO Urges Protection of Civilians and Healthcare Amid Middle Eastern Tensions

The WHO’s plea underscores a growing concern as the situation intensifies. Balkhy further urged all parties involved in the conflict to ensure that medical facilities…

2 March, 2026