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Revised U.S. Human Rights Report Flags European Backsliding, Softens Criticism of Allies

Democratic lawmakers, NGOs accuse the administration of politicizing the congressionally mandated report by removing critical sections on partner countries.

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Les États-Unis pointent une « détérioration » des droits humains en Europe, notamment sur la liberté d’expression, dans un rapport publié mardi 12 août.
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La porte-parole du département d’État américain, Tammy Bruce, s’exprime lors d’un point de presse au département d’État à Washington, DC, le 15 avril 2025.

Overview

  • The State Department released its 2024 country-by-country human rights report on Aug. 12 following its extensive rewriting under President Trump to reflect administration priorities.
  • It asserts a general deterioration of rights in Europe and cites credible evidence of severe restrictions on free expression in France, alongside a spike in antisemitic incidents.
  • It intensifies criticism of Brazil’s government and courts for imposing excessive online content restrictions; U.S. sanctions target Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
  • The report highlights a sharp decline in South Africa’s rights climate, warning of expropriation measures targeting Afrikaners and new abuses against racial minorities.
  • Key sections on allies such as Israel and El Salvador were condensed or removed, prompting lawmakers and rights groups to warn the edits politicize a report traditionally used to guide foreign aid and arms decisions.