Philippe Dam
@philippe_dam
@HRW EU Director. Formerly HRW’s Europe-Central Asia Advocacy Director & UN Human Rights Council Advocate. 🤮 by X - join on Bsky: http://philippedam.bsky.social
New @hrw research: Airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces using unguided bombs killed and injured scores of civilians, including children, in residential areas of Nyala, South Darfur, in February. Five strikes in 40 minutes on Feb 3 alone. hrw.org/news/2025/06/0…
My @usnews op-ed on UN funding crisis: "How to Save the UN from #Trump; Washington is withholding billions of dollars it owes the UN. Europe must step in & lead." The UN should cut costs, but wealthy democracies can also find ways to pay more. @hrw usnews.com/opinion/articl…
2⃣ On July 10, the #ICC Deputy Prosecutor will brief the UN Security Council on the Office of the Prosecutor’s work on #Darfur. The briefing comes as horrific atrocities continue with devastating consequences for civilians in Sudan’s Darfur: ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
For the first time, the #EU raised concerns about #ElSalvador at @UN_HRC, spotlighting President Bukele's escalated crackdown. But more is needed. 🇪🇺 should use its human rights toolbox strategically to foster positive change & ensure accountability. hrw.org/news/2025/07/0…
As horrific crimes continue unabated in eastern #Congo, robust investigations and accountability are needed now more than ever. The UN funding crisis should not delay the establishment of a desperately needed Commission of Inquiry. New dispatch for @hrw hrw.org/news/2025/06/1…
"The EU should incorporate human rights across all areas of engagement with China, to break the artificial silos created by separately addressing unfair trade practices, security concerns, foreign interference, and economic security." @hderengerve @hrw hrw.org/news/2025/06/1…
Will #Macron & other European leaders recognize #Palestine? Will they not? Whichever it is, it will NOT prevent the #genocide of Palestine's people, nor will it dismantle #Israel's illegal occupation and apartheid Action, not words, urgently needed 👉🏼 hrw.org/news/2025/06/1…
There's "a fragile but emerging global coalition that joins far-right elements in the United States, Russia, and China". New piece by @masonwrong and me on rising far-right in China + cross-fertilization between them & those elements in Russia, US foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/29/chi…
The #Rwanda-backed #M23 armed group summarily executed at least 21 civilians and most likely many more in Goma, eastern #DRCongo, on February 22-23, 2025. New @hrw communique: hrw.org/news/2025/06/0…
In eastern DRC, Rwanda-backed M23 fighters have gang-raped women, tortured detainees, attacked rights defenders. @amnesty's @TigereChagutah writes in @euobs how the EU's critical raw minerals deal with Rwanda risks putting profits before Congolese lives. euobserver.com/eu-and-the-wor…
Israel's blockade has become a tool of extermination. New govt plan would amount to an abhorrent escalation of crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing & acts of genocide. The US, UK & Germany could be liable for failing to prevent genocide. New from @hrw hrw.org/news/2025/05/1…
#Burkina Faso military accused of killing over 100 civilians in 'massacre' At least 130 civilians were killed by Burkina Faso government forces and allied militia in March near the western town of Solenzo, @hrw says in a new report, via @BBCWorld bbc.com/news/articles/…
Decades of politicized aid have undermined trust and effectiveness in Syria. The transitional government should seize this moment to remove barriers and let independent organizations do their work. hrw.org/news/2025/05/1…
#Mali's suspension of all political parties should be repealed - say @UN_SPExperts. Malian authorities' crack-down on media, civil society & political opposition has crushed the country's civic space at time of rampant impunity for crimes on civilians. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
🇫🇮 @elinavaltonen: "We support NL proposal to review art. 2 of association agreement": x.com/elinavaltonen/… 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 @kajakallas confirmed EU MFAs will discuss this on May 20 Looking at you, @prevotmaxime @jnbarrot @Xavier_Bettel @radeksikorski @DeputyPMIanBorg
The tide is turning: 🇵🇹 joins 🇳🇱, 🇸🇮, 🇪🇸 & 🇮🇪 in demanding a review of the 🇪🇺-🇮🇱 Association Agreement: tsf.pt/3393729451/sit… How much longer will @vonderleyen keep granting #Israel impunity for its atrocities in #Gaza? And what are other EU states waiting for?
US-led peace efforts in #GreatLakes shouldn't ignore decades of impunity have fueled serious crimes. Congolese victims call for justice. @KajaKallas: Accountability & end of support to abusive groups should be core to EU's engagement. #DRCongo hrw.org/news/2025/05/0… #DRCongo
Has the EU abandoned human rights in #Tunisia? @VonDerLeyen @DubravkaSuica @KajaKallas: #EU's silence betrays those fighting for democracy in Tunisia & EU's own principles. My colleague @Bassam_Khawaja's take in @EUObs 👇 euobserver.com/migration/ar72…
‼️Important 🇪🇺🇮🇱‼️ As EU foreign ministers meet, the Netherlands requests a review of Israel’s compliance with the EU-Israel association agreement - highlighting Article 2 - Israel’s obligations under humanitarian law. In doing so, 🇳🇱 joins 🇪🇸🇮🇪 & 🇸🇮. theguardian.com/world/2025/may…
#HongKong authorities arrested father & brother of US-based activist Anna Kwok in reprisal for her activism. @EUinHKandMO: #China's transnational repression also hits many residing in Europe. Not taking it seriously threatens their rights & EU's security hrw.org/news/2025/05/0…
