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30 Jan 2026
One Year After the M23 Takeover of Goma, Violations Are Increasing in Eastern DRC
From FIACAT: One year after the M23 takeover of Goma, the human rights situation and the humanitarian and security context in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in North Kivu and South Kivu, remain extremely worrying.
21 Jan 2026
IRAN: ACCOUNTABILITY FOR UNLAWFUL USE OF FORCE AGAINST PROTESTERS
UN experts and independent civil society organisations, including partners in the United Against Torture Consortium, are examining credible evidence that Iranian security forces used indiscriminate and excessive force during recent protests, violating the right to life and potentially amounting to torture and other ill-treatment.
10 Dec 2025
United Against Torture: Human Rights Day roundup newsletter
As we mark Human Rights Day, the United Against Torture Consortium reflects on a year of collective resolve and impact. Read our second joint newsletter.
08 Dec 2025
New UATC Guidance Note to Help Expose Misuse of Police Weapons in Protests
The United Against Torture Consortium has released Challenging Repression: A Guide to Addressing the Misuse of Police Weapons in Protests, a practical tool for monitors working to safeguard the right to peaceful assembly.
20 Nov 2025
Milipol trade fair bans the presence of torture instruments on Chinese stands