November 19

• Cote d'Ivoire: Armed Forces Use Torture, Says Rights Group [press release]

  Côte d'Ivoire's military was responsible for widespread human rights abuses in August and early September 2012, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Read more »

June 20

• Liberia: Govt Commended for Swift Action after Border Attacks

  Liberian authorities should be commended for swiftly undertaking criminal investigations with a view to prosecuting or extraditing armed men alleged to be involved in cross-border... Read more »

June 6

• Africa: 'Investigate, Prosecute War Criminals From Côte d'Ivoire Conflict in Liberia'

  Armed militants hostile to the Ivorian government have recruited Liberian children and carried out deadly cross-border raids on Ivorian villages in recent months, Human Rights... Read more »

May 9

• Cote d'Ivoire: In Talks, Former Gbagbo Party Omits Côte d'Ivoire's Victims - Matt Wells [press release]

  The much anticipated reconciliation talks between President Alassane Ouattara's ruling party coalition and opposition parties ended much like they began: with the party of former... Read more »

March 29

• Cote d'Ivoire: Duékoué Massacre Belies Promises of Impartial Justice [press release]

  One year ago today, forces loyal to President Alassane Ouattara captured the western town of Duékoué as they swept through Côte d'Ivoire before ultimately... Read more »

March 23

• Cote d'Ivoire: Statement At the Human Rights Council On the Human Rights Situation [press release]

  Human Rights Watch welcomes the Independent Expert's engagement on Côte d'Ivoire after more than a decade of grave human rights abuses committed largely during episodes of... Read more »

March 21

• Cote d'Ivoire: Rights Group Welcomes Findings on Abuses [press release]

  Human Rights Watch welcomes the Independent Expert's engagement on Côte d'Ivoire after more than a decade of grave human rights abuses committed largely during episodes of... Read more »

March 5

• Cote d'Ivoire: Lethal Crime Wave Amid Security Vacuum [press release]

  The Ivorian government should urgently address the rising violent crime in and around the central town of Bouaké, the country's second largest city, Human Rights Watch said... Read more »

February 23

• Cote d'Ivoire: Inquiry's Shortcuts Raise Red Flags [press release]

  Côte d'Ivoire's national commission of inquiry investigating the 2010-2011 post-election violence should extend its mandate by six months to August 2012, Human Rights Watch... Read more »

January 13

• Cote d'Ivoire: Former President Gbagbo Charged With Crimes Against Humanity [press release]

  Late in the afternoon on November 29, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo was removed from his prison cell in the dusty northern town of Korhogo and served with an arrest... Read more »

November 30, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Gbagbo's ICC Transfer Advances Justice [press release]

  The transfer of former President Laurent Gbagbo to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for his alleged role in international crimes during Côte d'Ivoire's... Read more »

October 6, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Impartial Justice Poses Test for Ouattara [press release]

  Civilians in Côte d'Ivoire suffered through six months of violence after last year's disputed elections. Human Rights Watch has found that war crimes and likely crimes... Read more »

October 3, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: ICC Judges OK Investigation - Cases for Crimes Prior to Election Also Key [press release]

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) judges took a major step to ensure justice for victims in Côte d'Ivoire by authorizing the ICC prosecutor to open an investigation into... Read more »

September 21, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Second Deadly Attack Near Liberian Border - UN Missions Should Further Increase Presence in Advance of Elections [press release]

  Armed men who supported former Côte d'Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo waged the second deadly attack in two months near the Liberian border, killing at least 23 men, women,... Read more »

September 17, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Positive Steps Help Combat Roadblock Extortion [press release]

  The government of Côte d'Ivoire should be commended for taking action against security forces who extort money at roadblocks, Human Rights Watch said today. Read more »

August 5, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Military Promotions Mock Abuse Victims [press release]

  The promotion of two Côte d’Ivoire military commanders against whom there are serious allegations of involvement in grave crimes raises concerns about President... Read more »

June 23, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Hague Court Prosecutor Seeks Investigation [press release]

  The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a significant step toward ensuring that those responsible for grave crimes committed in Côte d'Ivoire are... Read more »

June 22, 2011

• Equatorial Guinea: Letter to African Union Chairperson Jean Ping On the 17th AU Summit [document]

  H.E. Dr. Jean Ping Read more »

June 16, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Oral Statement to the Human Rights Council [press release]

  The Côte d'Ivoire Commission of Inquiry has rightly highlighted the serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by armed forces loyal to former... Read more »

June 15, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Security Council Should Release 2004 Report on Grave Crimes [press release]

  The Ivorian government should swiftly carry out the main recommendations of a new United Nations report and ensure fair, credible justice for grave crimes committed after the 2010... Read more »

June 2, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Gbagbo Supporters Tortured, Killed in Abidjan

  Armed forces loyal to President Alassane Ouattara have killed at least 149 real or perceived supporters of the former President Laurent Gbagbo since taking control of the... Read more »

May 19, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Impartial Justice Top Task for Ouattara [press release]

  Alassane Ouattara should act promptly to make sure that those responsible for grave crimes in Côte d'Ivoire over the past dozen years are credibly brought to account, Human... Read more »

• Cote d'Ivoire: Group Urges Ouattara to Address Human Rights Issues [press release]

  Dear President Ouattara, Read more »

April 22, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Protect Refugees Against Sexual Abuse [press release]

  Dozens of Ivorian refugee women and girls recently arrived in eastern Liberia say they have had to engage in sex to get adequate food, shelter, or money, Human Rights Watch said... Read more »

April 12, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Hold Gbagbo to Account, Says Rights Group [press release]

  Forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara apprehended Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan on April 11, 2011. Read more »