Ida Sawyer
@idasawyer.bsky.social
Crisis, Conflict and Arms Director at Human Rights Watch
www.hrw.org
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🚨 Job Alert! 🚨
We’re hiring a deputy director for Arms in the Crisis, Conflict & Arms Division at @hrw.org to help us advance humanitarian disarmament & protect civilians from weapons like landmines, cluster munitions & killer robots. To learn more, visit: job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
We’re hiring a deputy director for Arms in the Crisis, Conflict & Arms Division at @hrw.org to help us advance humanitarian disarmament & protect civilians from weapons like landmines, cluster munitions & killer robots. To learn more, visit: job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
October 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🚨 Job Alert! 🚨
We’re hiring a deputy director for Arms in the Crisis, Conflict & Arms Division at @hrw.org to help us advance humanitarian disarmament & protect civilians from weapons like landmines, cluster munitions & killer robots. To learn more, visit: job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
We’re hiring a deputy director for Arms in the Crisis, Conflict & Arms Division at @hrw.org to help us advance humanitarian disarmament & protect civilians from weapons like landmines, cluster munitions & killer robots. To learn more, visit: job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
“A Call for Meaningful Action to Support Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo”
My remarks at a UN General Assembly side event in New York this week, on the climate of impunity driving cycles of violence and abuse in DRC & concrete steps that can be taken now: hrw.org/news/2025/09...
My remarks at a UN General Assembly side event in New York this week, on the climate of impunity driving cycles of violence and abuse in DRC & concrete steps that can be taken now: hrw.org/news/2025/09...
September 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“A Call for Meaningful Action to Support Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo”
My remarks at a UN General Assembly side event in New York this week, on the climate of impunity driving cycles of violence and abuse in DRC & concrete steps that can be taken now: hrw.org/news/2025/09...
My remarks at a UN General Assembly side event in New York this week, on the climate of impunity driving cycles of violence and abuse in DRC & concrete steps that can be taken now: hrw.org/news/2025/09...
US military strikes against two boats allegedly carrying drug smugglers amount to extrajudicial executions that violate international human rights law. Congress should investigate & foreign governments should publicly and privately condemn the attacks.
New from @hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
New from @hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
September 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
US military strikes against two boats allegedly carrying drug smugglers amount to extrajudicial executions that violate international human rights law. Congress should investigate & foreign governments should publicly and privately condemn the attacks.
New from @hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
New from @hrw.org: www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
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1/ Une nouvelle analyse géospatiale de @hrw-fr.hrw.org montre une forte hausse du nombre de tombes au cimetière militaire de Kanombe à Kigali au #Rwanda depuis l'offensive du groupe armé #M23 et des Forces rwandaises de défense sur Goma et Bukavu dans l'est de la #RDCongo en janvier 2025
September 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
1/ Une nouvelle analyse géospatiale de @hrw-fr.hrw.org montre une forte hausse du nombre de tombes au cimetière militaire de Kanombe à Kigali au #Rwanda depuis l'offensive du groupe armé #M23 et des Forces rwandaises de défense sur Goma et Bukavu dans l'est de la #RDCongo en janvier 2025
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NEW: HRW geospatial analysis shows a large increase of graves in Kanombe Military Cemetery in Kigali, Rwanda since the M23 armed group and Rwanda Defence Force offensive on Goma and Bukavu in eastern DR Congo in Jan 2025. 1/12🧵⤵️
September 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
NEW: HRW geospatial analysis shows a large increase of graves in Kanombe Military Cemetery in Kigali, Rwanda since the M23 armed group and Rwanda Defence Force offensive on Goma and Bukavu in eastern DR Congo in Jan 2025. 1/12🧵⤵️
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New @hrw.org research: At least five Iranian ballistic missiles struck populated areas of Israel during the June 2025 armed conflict in violation of the laws of war and should be investigated as war crimes.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
Iran: Missile Strikes on Israeli Civilians Likely War Crimes
At least five Iranian ballistic missiles struck populated areas of Israel during the June 2025 armed conflict in violation of the laws of war and should be investigated as war crimes, Human Rights Wat...
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September 4, 2025 at 5:09 AM
New @hrw.org research: At least five Iranian ballistic missiles struck populated areas of Israel during the June 2025 armed conflict in violation of the laws of war and should be investigated as war crimes.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
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Important weekend read.
Human Rights Watch typically focuses on atrocities far from the United States, but sadly now must shine its powerful global spotlight here in Los Angeles.
Much of the violence they document is directed toward press, potentially silencing those who might expose it.
Human Rights Watch typically focuses on atrocities far from the United States, but sadly now must shine its powerful global spotlight here in Los Angeles.
Much of the violence they document is directed toward press, potentially silencing those who might expose it.
🚨 Broken bones. Amputated finger. Loss of vision. Concussions. Deep lacerations. Severe bruising.
Law enforcement responded to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles with deliberate brutality, in clear violation of int'l human rights law.
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
Law enforcement responded to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles with deliberate brutality, in clear violation of int'l human rights law.
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
August 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Important weekend read.
Human Rights Watch typically focuses on atrocities far from the United States, but sadly now must shine its powerful global spotlight here in Los Angeles.
Much of the violence they document is directed toward press, potentially silencing those who might expose it.
Human Rights Watch typically focuses on atrocities far from the United States, but sadly now must shine its powerful global spotlight here in Los Angeles.
Much of the violence they document is directed toward press, potentially silencing those who might expose it.
Reposted by Ida Sawyer
HRW usually focuses on wars and atrocities. Now, they're investigating LA cops' violence against protesters and journalists.
It's not because it's a slow atrocity news week — it's because the situation in LA really is that bad.
It's not because it's a slow atrocity news week — it's because the situation in LA really is that bad.
US: Excessive Force Against LA Protesters
Law enforcement officers responded to protests against immigration raids in and around Los Angeles, California, between June 6 and 14, 2025, with excessive force and deliberate brutality, Human Rights...
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August 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
HRW usually focuses on wars and atrocities. Now, they're investigating LA cops' violence against protesters and journalists.
It's not because it's a slow atrocity news week — it's because the situation in LA really is that bad.
It's not because it's a slow atrocity news week — it's because the situation in LA really is that bad.
🚨Just weeks after the signing of a preliminary agreement in the US-brokered peace deal between Rwanda & DRC, the Rwanda-backed #M23 armed group summarily executed over 140 civilians, mostly ethnic Hutu, in eastern DR Congo.
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
August 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🚨Just weeks after the signing of a preliminary agreement in the US-brokered peace deal between Rwanda & DRC, the Rwanda-backed #M23 armed group summarily executed over 140 civilians, mostly ethnic Hutu, in eastern DR Congo.
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
Nataliia's father died last year when a Russian drone targeted the minivan he was driving in Kherson, Ukraine. Last week, another Russian attack killed her mother. As rounds of talks continue, justice for Nataliia & Ukrainians like her cannot be negotiated away. @hrw.org www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
August 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Nataliia's father died last year when a Russian drone targeted the minivan he was driving in Kherson, Ukraine. Last week, another Russian attack killed her mother. As rounds of talks continue, justice for Nataliia & Ukrainians like her cannot be negotiated away. @hrw.org www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
🚨 Broken bones. Amputated finger. Loss of vision. Concussions. Deep lacerations. Severe bruising.
Law enforcement responded to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles with deliberate brutality, in clear violation of int'l human rights law.
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
Law enforcement responded to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles with deliberate brutality, in clear violation of int'l human rights law.
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
August 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🚨 Broken bones. Amputated finger. Loss of vision. Concussions. Deep lacerations. Severe bruising.
Law enforcement responded to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles with deliberate brutality, in clear violation of int'l human rights law.
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
Law enforcement responded to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles with deliberate brutality, in clear violation of int'l human rights law.
NEW @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
Reposted by Ida Sawyer
The #ADF massacre in Ituri province highlights the need for improved #DRCongo army and UN response and protection of civilians. New communique for @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
DR Congo: Armed Group Massacres Dozens in Church
The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group killed more than 40 people, including several children, with guns and machetes during a nighttime church gathering on July 26-27, 2025, in eastern Democr...
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August 7, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The #ADF massacre in Ituri province highlights the need for improved #DRCongo army and UN response and protection of civilians. New communique for @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
"You Feel Like Your Life is Over"
🚨New report from @hrw.org + AI Justice + @sanctuarylegalservices.com exposes abusive, degrading and in some cases life-threatening conditions at three Florida immigration detention centers, amidst a surge in immigration detention nationally: hrw.org/news/2025/07...
🚨New report from @hrw.org + AI Justice + @sanctuarylegalservices.com exposes abusive, degrading and in some cases life-threatening conditions at three Florida immigration detention centers, amidst a surge in immigration detention nationally: hrw.org/news/2025/07...
July 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"You Feel Like Your Life is Over"
🚨New report from @hrw.org + AI Justice + @sanctuarylegalservices.com exposes abusive, degrading and in some cases life-threatening conditions at three Florida immigration detention centers, amidst a surge in immigration detention nationally: hrw.org/news/2025/07...
🚨New report from @hrw.org + AI Justice + @sanctuarylegalservices.com exposes abusive, degrading and in some cases life-threatening conditions at three Florida immigration detention centers, amidst a surge in immigration detention nationally: hrw.org/news/2025/07...