The Iranian Economic and Political Protests of 2017-2018
By Alžběta Frommerova Genocide Watch People take part in pro-government rallies in Iran on Jan. 3 2018 Handout from Tasnim News Agency via Reuters As Iran navigates the pressures of the current global war, which has left many Iranians concerned that the conflict may end without meaningful regime change, despite a century-long struggle against tyranny and for democracy, patterns of protests continue to evolve under pressure. Notably, although perceptions of the United States a
Genocide Watch
May 5
Israel’s New Death Penalty Law Is a Warning
By Talia Sasson The prickly pear cactus, a widely recognized symbol in Palestinian culture, representing steadfastness and the ability to survive prolonged hardship while remaining rooted to the land, even in harsh conditions .Credit- Valerio Muscella The Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, last week passed a law allowing the hanging of Palestinians convicted of killings during militant attacks, using language that effectively exempts Jewish perpetrators of nationalistic violen
The New York Times
Apr 13
Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account
By Ernesto Londoño, Mitch Smith, Haley Willis, and Robin Stein Prosecutors did not watch video of the nonfatal shooting until weeks after charging the wounded man, an official said. Credit: New York Times Almost immediately after an immigration agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis this winter, the federal government cast the injured man as an attempted murderer and the agent as the victim of a brutal beating. That version of events began unraveling wh
The New York Times
Apr 10
Genocide Watch: Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Genocide Watch: Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Franzie Schatzl and Grace Harris April 2, 2026 Credit: Wikipedia. Source: CIA Gilgit-Baltistan is in the northernmost corner of Pakistani Kashmir . Gilgit-Baltistan is a Shi’ite region in predominantly Sunni Pakistan. The citizens of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) have no representation in the Pakistani Parliament. Pakistani Kashmir suffers from extreme poverty and underdevelopment, although it is abundant in natural resources. Gilgi
Genocide Watch
Apr 2
Christians, Druze, Alawites attacked in Al-Sharaa's Syria
Syria: Christians, Other Minorities Under Genocidal Attack During Leadership of Ahmed Al-Sharaa The Gatestone Institute March 31, 2026 by Uzay Bulut Christians in Syria are once again under attack by Islamic groups affiliated with the country's jihadist regime, headed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Following al-Sharaa's December 2024 seizure of power in Syria, persecution of religious minorities, including Christia
Under Trump, 46 deportees have died in ICE custody.
Deaths in ICE Custody Are Growing. ‘They Let Him Rot in There.’ The New York Times March 29, 2026 As immigrant detainee deaths have increased, conditions in detention facilities nationwide are coming under more scrutiny. The death of Emmanuel Damas, 56, has galvanized opposition to collaboration between ICE and local and state authorities in Boston.Credit ...Sophie Park for The New York Times By Jazmine Ulloa Allison McCann and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega Jazmine Ulloa and All
Belarus Country Report: November 2025
By Juliana Girotto Image: Lev Karavanov/Mostphotos Genocide Watch is issuing a Genocide Warning for Belarus. Five years since mass protests swept Belarus in 2020, the Lukashenko government has deepened its repression and involvement in human rights violations. Belarusians are denied the ability to exercise basic rights, including freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly. In the February 2024 parliamentary elections and the January 2025 presidential election,
Genocide Watch
Mar 23
How Iranians Protest: The Green Movement
By Alžběta Frommerova Since late December 2025, Iran has experienced widespread protests in response to a dramatic decline in the value of its currency, ongoing government mismanagement of basic services, and deteriorating living conditions. The protests began with strikes and store closures, then progressed into large-scale street rallies across the country. Millions of Iranians went into the streets demanding the overthrow of the Islamic Republic regime. Supporters ral
Genocide Watch
Mar 19
Special Report: The Balochistan Conflict in Pakistan
By Michał Jagielski Senior Iran and Central Asia Team Leader Genocide Watch The conflict between the state of Pakistan and Balochistan has been ongoing since the 1940s. Its nature and intensity have changed throughout the years, as both sides adapt and respond to global and regional developments. However, the immense suffering of the civilian population has been consistent. Even during relatively calm years, the Balochs’ livelihoods were made worse by state initiatives design
Genocide Watch
Mar 17
To Bangladesh Prime Minister concerning Shahriar Kabir
Shahriar Kabir. Source: Wikipedia 12 March 2026 His Excellency Tarique Rahman Prime Minister of Bangladesh Office of the Prime Minister Old Sangsad Bhaban Tejgaon, Dhaka-1215 Bangladesh Email: info@pmo.gov.bd pm@pmo.gov.bd ps1topm@pmo.gov.bd Your Excellency, We recognise and appreciate the steps taken by the Government of Bangladesh to restore stability and to strengthen democracy and the rule of law during this important period for the country. Urgent concern regarding the
Genocide Watch
Mar 13
'It's Not A War Crime If It Was Fun.' : Russian General
Radio Free Europe February 20th, 2026 Major General Roman Demurchiev has served as commander of the 42nd Guards Motor Rifle Division, fighting in Ukraine. On October 18, 2022, roughly eight months after Russia launched its all-out war on Ukraine, a high-ranking Russian officer texted several messages to his wife and several acquaintances back home in Russia. The officer, then-Colonel Roman Demurchiev, commander of the 42nd Guards Motor Rifle Division, bragged about how his so
Genocide Watch
Feb 23
Pakistan’s Punjab police kill 900 people in eight months
By Abid Hussain Human rights report alleges record extrajudicial killings by Punjab’s police unit set up to combat organised crime. Pakistan's foremost rights group HRCP has alleged that Punjab's specialised police unit has killed more than 900 people in what it termed 'extrajudicial encounters' [Mohsin Raza/Reuters] Islamabad, Pakistan – When armed officers from Pakistan’s Crime Control Department raided Zubaida Bibi’s home in Bahawalpur city in southern Punjab province las
Al Jazeera
Feb 19
