Leahy Law

The House of Representatives' FY24 NDAA missed the mark in strengthening arms transfer law, which is currently opaque and outdated.

Section 502B(c) is a potent tool to accelerate congressional oversight of support to countries with concerning human rights records. 

The NDAA did little to address the civilian harm, corruption, and weapons diversion linked to U.S. security assistance and cooperation.

U.S. officials should ensure the Leahy laws are applied consistently to all countries, including Israel.

The draft NDAA contains a number of important provisions for preventing and responding to civilian harm.

A media-human rights investigation shows the US may be ignoring data showing the likelihood that its aid went to units implicated in abuses.

For practical and principled reasons, human rights compliance will continue to be paramount for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.

With Egypt, President Joe Biden has inherited a worrying human rights situation in a country that’s strategically important to the United States and its allies.

As we near the 100-day mark of this administration, and with the president delivering a “State of the Union”-like address this evening, now is a good moment to assess its arms…

The Biden administration needs to ensure that solutions it offers for the continent's challenges are Africa-led, inclusive, multilateral, and multifaceted.

The government has failed in its international obligations to investigate and prosecute crimes, and has promoted alleged war criminals to high levels.

Regular and direct US criticism of Saudi and UAE human rights abuses should be a fundamental part of a Biden administration reassessment.