@HRW EU Director. Formerly HRW’s Europe-Central Asia Advocacy Director & UN Human Rights Council Advocate. 🤮 by X - join on Bsky: philippedam.bsky.social
Human Rights Watch, Brussels
Joined June 2009
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#Sudan: @UN_SPExperts horrified by scale & brutality of RSF crimes & sadistic levels of sexual violence in El Fasher.
RSF's ethnically targeted crimes clearly "done with the intent of terrorizing, displacing & destroying them in whole or in part." 👇
ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
We met Pastor Gábor Iványi with a group of @HRW colleagues in 2018 at his church in Budapest.
Truly shocking to see that he is once again under attack.
#Hungary's authorities should drop charges against Iványi & stop harassment against him & his church.
hrw.org/news/2025/11/06/hung…
Philippe Dam retweeted
The @UN Human Rights Council is holding a special session on the human rights situation in and around #ElFasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the #Sudan.
📆 14 November 2025
➡ohchr.org/en/meeting-summari…
Webcast ➡webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k1…
#SS38
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The Chinese government reached around the globe to shut down a film festival in New York City. This latest act of transnational repression demonstrates the Chinese government’s aim to control what the world sees and learns about China. hrw.org/news/2025/11/07/chin…
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An unknown number of people are feared dead and injured in Tanzania following clashes with security forces after the October 29 elections.
Tanzanian authorities’ violent and repressive response to election-related protests further undermines the credibility of the electoral process.
Not sure why we ended up choosing same week as @KajaKallas for our pre-presidency advocacy in #Cyprus.
Great meetings at @CyprusMFA & @CYParliament yesterday.
But because @HRW_Brussels cannot compete with @EU_EEAS’ HRVP, good to enjoy working from #Nicosia’s old town this aftn!
HR/VP @kajakallas will travel to Cyprus and Greece on 5–6 November to meet with national authorities and discuss common priorities.
Read more: link.europa.eu/kcQ88k
Scores of #HumanRights groups call for Special Session of @UN_HRC over El Fasher atrocities.
All #EU member states should support HRC special Session on #Sudan, press for full accountability.
defenddefenders.org/sudan-ca…
Despite @KajaKallas @HadjaLahbib's statement after #RSF capture of El Fasher, #EU is still falling short of clearly condemning #RSF crime & atrocities.
Time to be serious about #Sudan #Darfur crisis, call out #UAE's support & sanction #RSF top leaders.
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
#USA's unlawful strikes on vessels ashore Latin-American coasts may amount to int'l crimes - say @UN_SPExperts.
@EU_EEAS shouldn't turn blind eye when Trump admin flouts int'l law, but press it to end unlawful attacks. EU's credibility is at stake.
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At the 4th #EU–#CELAC Summit, leaders should address human rights issues in both regions:
🔵Back rights-based responses to crime & violence
🔵Defend democracy & fundamental rights
🔵Act on climate & environmental harm
🔵Support the bi-regional care pact
hrw.org/news/2025/11/04/huma…
#Sudan: @UNHumanRights office estimates in the 100s the number of summarily executions since #RSF capture of El Fasher.
Weak #EU statements won't end crimes. Condemning crimes, sanctioning RSF leaders & exposing #UAE's role can be key to stop them.
ohchr.org/en/press-briefing-…
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An anti-drug police operation in low-income neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro has resulted in more than 100 killings.
Rio authorities’ decisions leading to such a disastrous operation should be investigated. Families of victims deserve truth and justice.
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Louisiana is not only a picturesque touristic destination, it is also a global epicentre for the #fossilfuel and #petrochemical industry ! @hrw's partner Joy Banner calls on MEPs "not to give up on CSDDD"
euobserver.com/eu-and-the-wo…
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New op-ed with @BenJeannerod for @HRW: The Paris conference must go beyond aid - it’s time to bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality in the Great Lakes and deliver justice for the Congolese who’ve suffered decades of conflict. hrw.org/news/2025/10/30/pari…
#TransnationalRepression is not just a most cruel practice by authoritarian governments going after those who fled oppression.
It also undermines democracy wherever it takes place - including in #Europe.
Check @MERICS_eu's piece with focus on #China 👇
merics.org/en/comment/europe…
Mass atrocities by #RSF since capture of ElFasher #Darfur #Sudan should be wake up call for the world. #EU should:
📢Condemn RSF crimes & their backers, including #UnitedArabEmirates
✍️Sanction RSF's top leaders
⛑️Press for measures to protect civilians
hrw.org/news/2025/10/29/suda…
Philippe Dam retweeted
🚨HUMAN SECURITY EMERGENCY🚨
Day 2: RSF continues mass killings in El Fasher: @HRL_YaleSPH finds evidence of mass killings at RSF-controlled former Children’s Hospital, Saudi Hospital and along the berm.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
🛰️@AirbusSpace @Maxar
medicine.yale.edu/lab/khoshn…
"Civilians targeted based on their ethnicity underscore brutality of Rapid Support Forces"
Good @kajakallas @HadjaLahbib call for accountability & protection of civilians, journalists & aid workers.
#EU should urgent sanction #RSF's top leaders for crimes in #Sudan's El-Fasher.
The seizure of El Fasher, Darfur’s capital, by the Rapid Support Forces marks a dangerous turning point in Sudan's war.
The EU urges all parties to return to negotiations, respect humanitarian law, and ensure safe access for humanitarian aid.
My statement with @hadjalahbib
link.europa.eu/cyxB4r
Did you raise #UnitedArabEmirates' role in fueling war & violence in #Sudan, @AntoniolsCosta?
#UAE has been a key weapon supplier for #RSF which is, as @EUCOPresident sat in Abu Dhabi, committing mass, ethnically driven atrocities in #Darfur's El-Fasher.
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The UAE are an important and reliable partner for the EU: for the prosperity, stability and security of both our regions and beyond.
During my first visit to the UAE today, I was honoured to meet His Highness President @MohamedBinZayed.
The EU is committed to strengthening bilateral relations through trade, political dialogue and security.
We also discussed key global and regional issues, with a particular focus on Gaza and Ukraine.
My full statement:
link.europa.eu/hrWCKG
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As European officials head to #IISSMD25, 🇪🇺 citizen Abdulhadi al-Khawaja prepares to starve for justice.
Almost 15 years of "private diplomacy" have failed. How much longer will Europe let this injustice continue?
#FreeAlKhawaja #Not15Years @EUAmbGCC
👉🏼hrw.org/news/2024/03/01/eu-d…
BREAKING: AL-KHAWAJA TO BEGIN HUNGER STRIKE ON WEDNESDAY
Al-Khawaja is risking his life to have the truth about his case publicly acknowledged by the Danish government and the #EU.
Help us draw attention to his case by tagging EU heads and the Danish Government @vonderleyen @kajakallas @KajsaOllongren @Statsmin @larsloekke
#FreeAlKhawaja #Not15Years #ExposeTheTruth #DKPol
