John Sifton
John Sifton is the Asia Advocacy Director at Human Rights Watch. He has previously served as a researcher and as Acting Deputy Washington Director. He focuses on South and Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, and terrorism and counter-terrorism issues worldwide. Sifton began working at Human Rights Watch in 2001, first as a researcher on Afghanistan and Pakistan, and then as the senior researcher on terrorism and counterterrorism. He founded a public interest investigation firm, One World Research, which he directed from 2007 to 2010. In 2000 and 2001, Sifton worked for the International Rescue Committee, primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and in 1999 at a refugee advocacy organization in Albania and Kosovo. He holds a law degree from New York University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from St. John's College, Annapolis.
Articles Authored
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December 13, 2022
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September 7, 2022
Pakistan Floods Dire for Millions of Children
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September 7, 2022
UN Report Details Taliban Abuses in Afghanistan
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September 2, 2022
Flood-Affected Women in Pakistan Need Urgent Help
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August 29, 2022
‘Epic’ Pakistan Floods Show Need for Climate Action
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February 11, 2022
Biden Seeks to Seize Afghanistan’s Assets
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October 6, 2021
Averting Afghanistan’s Economic and Food Crises
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August 26, 2021
Attack at Kabul Airport Ends Civilian Evacuation
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