Executions in Iran, conscription in Burkina Faso, elections in Georgia and Tunisia — catch up on these stories in our weekly update ⤵️
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Updates
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On the evening of July 20, Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s vital Hodeidah port. The attack put millions of Yemenis, already enduring widespread hunger due to the decade-long conflict, and who rely on the port for food and humanitarian aid, at even greater risk. Governments supplying arms to Israel and those who may be supplying the Houthis should know they risk being complicit in war crimes.
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Our fossil fuel use drives climate change, creating hotter, drier conditions in many places. Those conditions make wildfires more likely. More fires mean more smoke — and more smoke has health impacts. Learn more in Andrew Stroehlein's Daily Brief:
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📣 Renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has partnered with HRW and Swiss art publisher JRP|Editions on limited edition lithographs that will be available in September 2024. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Human Rights Watch. Preview them here: https://bit.ly/4dSWRLL Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Mfrcs9
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In the month following Iranian presidential elections in June, authorities killed 87 people, according to the nongovernmental group Iran Human Rights. The death penalty is an attack on human dignity. More in Andrew Stroehlein's Daily Brief:
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There’s a clear pattern of harassment and intimidation of activists, independent media, and government critics in Georgia – and authorities don’t seem to be investigating cases seriously. Find out more in Andrew Stroehlein's Daily Brief ⤵️
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Tunisian authorities have prosecuted, convicted, or imprisoned at least eight prospective presidential candidates since July, excluding almost all contenders from the upcoming October 6 presidential race. The government should end its politically targeted prosecutions and allow Tunisians to enjoy free and fair elections.