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Governments should urgently press Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s authorities to halt these executions and commute the sentences of the dozens more awaiting the same fate. Read more: bit.ly/4boIJLr

As of July 27, Saudi authorities have executed at least 116 people in 2026, according to the European Saudi Organization for Human Rights. At least 17 Ethiopian nationals have been executed since the beginning of 2026 on drug-related charges.

The settler violence against Tal is a reminder that if the violence is not stopped and those responsible are not held to account, escalation and further atrocities are inevitable. Read more: bit.ly/4gVVcKc

The incident triggered a wave of settler reprisal attacks in nearby Palestinian villages, the Israeli government’s announcement of a “major counterterrorism operation,” and Israeli officials calling for the destruction of Palestinian homes and villages.

Hatred and discrimination against LGBT people in Germany are a daily reality that demands an urgent response by authorities. It's also important that the response does not pit one marginalized group against another.

That makes the July 25 attack all the more alarming. We express our heartfelt condolences to victims' families and survivors.

Indian authorities should credibly investigate use of unnecessary and excessive force by security forces, hold those responsible accountable regardless of rank, allow peaceful protests to continue, and stop suspending mobile internet services.

Authorities also shut down mobile internet services, which put people at added risk by hindering communication and restricting access to information.

Human Rights Watch verified videos showing police using batons and tear gas against protesters, and documented allegations that many security personnel were present in civilian clothes or did not wear name tags, thwarting accountability for their actions.

Witnesses described security forces beating protesters who were trying to march peacefully to India’s parliament.

Protests began last month to demand accountability for mismanagement in university exams but have grown into wider dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over unemployment and corruption.

"Solwata," or "saltwater," in Solomon Islands Pidgin, was created by NowHere Media and co-produced by Agog and Human Rights Watch. The film will premiere at Venice Immersive, the immersive section of the Venice International Film Festival (September 2–12). Learn more: www.solwata.com

Drawing on HRW research and the experiences of coastal communities confronting rising seas, displacement, and planned relocation, the immersive experience invites audiences to walk alongside Solomon Islands communities as they grapple with the effects of devastating tides and rising sea levels.