Saudi Arabia

A civic leader says the coming referendum reflects the frustration of citizens who want a democratic system but need economic prosperity too.

Failing to ensure reparations for civilian harm is choosing to impose the war’s costs on those who had no say in the decision to go to war.

As President Biden travels to the Middle East, the future of important bilateral relationships and multilateral initiatives hang in the balance.

Mechanisms are needed to assess civilian harm resulting from U.S. arms sales to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.

Editor’s Note: This tracker is most recently updated as of 30 June, 2022.  Following the breakdown in indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Qatar last week, prospects…

Bold action is needed now to salvage the Iran nuclear deal.

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

Putin's cavalier use of nuclear coercive diplomacy poses risks for international relations and Russia’s own national security policy.

Relying on military force alone in Yemen, a longstanding front in the "forever war," will not promote US interests or regional stability.

How to break six common and unhelpful patterns in US engagement with security partners that abuse rights or democratic standards.

After mass nonviolent protests, look out for arrests of opponents, prison releases of Islamists, and actions by a key paramilitary unit.

The US has regained a seat on the HRC - but its recent absence has weakened the human rights landscape overall.