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“The incendiary effects of white phosphorus can cause death or cruel injuries that result in lifelong suffering.” Said @ramzikaiss.bsky.social - Lebanon researcher at @hrw.org

NEW: The Israeli military unlawfully used white phosphorus over homes on March 3, 2026, in the Lebanese town of Yohmor. The use of white phosphorus over residential areas is extremely alarming and will have dire consequences for civilians. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bdqxDt

@deblbrown.bsky.social · 5mo ago

US/Israel: Investigate Iran School Attack as a War Crime www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

US/Israel: Investigate Iran School Attack as a War Crime

An unlawful attack on a primary school in southern Iran before midday on February 28, 2026 that reportedly killed scores of civilians, including many children, should be investigated as a war crime, H...

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Amid US/Israeli airstrikes & brutal repression, Iranians are entering day 8 of an internet shutdown, placing civilians at risk, restricting their ability to access lifesaving info & reach loved ones, and contributing to psychological harm. Iranian authorities should urgently restore internet access

Iranian authorities should immediately end the ongoing internet shutdown and communications restrictions. These shutdowns violate human rights and place civilians at further risk of serious harm.

Reports of real world use and a very fast moving issue, here's our analysis today. There is a widening chasm between the slow diplomacy of #UN talks and pace of development and use of emerging technology in weapons systems. #KeepCtrl #AutonomousWeapons #KillerRobots

The US Department of Defense is reportedly using artificial intelligence from tech company Anthropic in its strikes in Iran. Why is this important? HRW's @abacci.bsky.social and @verityc.bsky.social explain ⤵️

Philippe Dam @philippedam.bsky.social · 5mo ago

#EU leaders should never belittle role of int'l law or apply it selectively - as they've done since #USA/#Israel's strikes on #Iran & retaliatory strikes on neighboring countries. It goes against #EU values & its long-term interests. Our take 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/03... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

I'm at the #UN meeting on autonomous weapons systems with partners from @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social - states have the opportunity to draw legal red lines around emerging weapons systems. Will they? New @hrw.org dispatch with @abacci.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

US Military’s Dangerous Slide Toward Fully Autonomous Killing

The United States Department of Defense’s decision on February 27 to reject the artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s ethical red lines for AI for military use is a clear sign that the Pentagon ...

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I leave home soon today for the #UN in #Geneva, my first advocacy trip for @hrw.org Escalation of conflict changes the dynamics, we’ll be looking to states for clear commitments on protection of civilians. Autonomous weapons systems require new international law, negotiated now.

Lama Fakih @lamafakih.bsky.social · 5mo ago

As conflict escalates in the Middle East after the US/Israel strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states, all parties are obligated to respect int'l humanitarian law and prioritize civilian protection. HRW's statement:

@hrw.org is closely monitoring initial reporting that Israel and the United States have launched strikes on Iran. Our focus remains civilian protection and carrying out our mandate by monitoring for any violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.

Stop Killer Robots @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Press release! "We are at a pivotal moment for humanity. When the companies building these technologies are themselves refusing to deploy it on safety grounds...” Nicole Van Rooijen, Executive Director of Stop Killer Robots. www.stopkillerrobots.org/news/press-r... #anthropic #LLMS #AI #Pentagon

Press release: Stop Killer Robots responds to the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff – Stop Killer Robots

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Grateful to Juliana Miranda, from CELS for the UNGA 1C statement on Torture-Free Trade. This is a human rights issue, and an export control trade issue - at the heart of it though is the prevention of torture - more action is needed from states to end the trade in tools of torture.

With members of the #TortureFreeTrade Network presenting the @amnesty.org petition on behalf of 251,178 people to the representatives of @austriaun.bsky.social, @denmarkun.bsky.social, @franceUN, @spainun.bsky.social, @swedenun.bsky.social, @swiss-un.bsky.social, @UK UN. #ProtectTheProtest

On behalf of 251,178 people world wide @amnesty.org with our partners from the Torture-Free Trade Network has just handed in this petition calling for a #TortureFreeTrade Treaty to the Ambassadors of the @euatun.bsky.social and @unmongolia #ProtectTheProtest

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...

The Gen-Z Movement: This is why we’re risking our lives to protest

Across the world, a number of young people – known as the Gen Z movement – are taking to the streets and fighting for their rights.

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Avner Gidron @avnergidron.bsky.social · 10mo ago

@amnesty.org : Ceasefire must be a pathway to ending Israel’s unlawful occupation, apartheid and genocide www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Ceasefire must be pathway to ending Israel’s unlawful occupation, apartheid and genocide

There must be a full cessation of hostilities and a total lifting of the blockade.

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Amnesty EU@amnestyeu.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Excellent to see 46 countries reiterate their support for the development of a legally binding Torture-Free Trade instrument. Concrete progress. #TortureFreeTrade

@amnesty.org welcomes the @coe.int decision toward torture- & death penalty-free trade. After a review of CM/Rec(2021)2 on measures against trade in goods used for the death penalty & torture, @coe.int committed to further efforts to control this trade worldwide. search.coe.int/cm/eng?i=091...