January 31, 2023
Central African Republic: The Epitome of Impunity in Central African Republic
Government Minister Hassan Bouba Should Be Prosecuted for Alleged War Crimes Read more »
Egypt: IMF Bailout Highlights Risks of Austerity, Corruption
Some Positive Steps on Social Protection, Transparency Read more »
January 17, 2023
Kenya: Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
We write in advance of the 72nd pre-session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights regarding Kenya's compliance with the International Covenant on Economic,… Read more »
Tunisia: Déjà Vu in Front of the Tunisian Courthouse
Veteran Human Rights Activists Rally against New Political Trials Read more »
January 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: A Move to Curb Freedom of Association As Election Nears
Registration Withdrawn from Hundreds of Organizations Read more »
January 12, 2023
Egypt: Egypt - a Year of Whitewashing Despite Dire Crisis
The Egyptian government failed to ease the ongoing repression campaign against critics in 2022 or repeal laws curtailing basic freedoms, Human Rights Watch said today in its World… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Chad: Security Force Abuse Amid National Dialogue
Respect Rights to Assembly, Expression; Investigate Use of Force; Open Political Space Read more »
Burundi: UN Rights Body Should Maintain Scrutiny On Burundi
HRW Statement Item 4 - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi - HRC51 Read more »
September 19, 2022
Burundi: Hardliner Takes Charge
New Prime Minister's Appointment Shows Little Desire for Reform Read more »
August 18, 2022
South Sudan: Use Peace Deal Extension for Reforms
Delay Shouldn't Perpetuate Abuses Read more »
August 11, 2022
Guinea: Government Dissolves Opposition Coalition
Blow to Democracy, Human Rights Read more »
August 09, 2022
Mali: Rights Reforms Crucial for Civilian Rule
Ensure Free Speech, Fair Trials During 2-Year Transition Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Police Impunity Raises Election Risk
Authorities Yet to Investigate Killings by Security Forces Linked to 2017 Voting Read more »
Kenya: Concerns Over Possible Violence if Presidential Poll is Disputed
In the August 9 general election, Kenyans will vote for members of county assemblies, county governors, members of the national assembly and senate, and the successor to President… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Morocco: Morocco's Hidden Repression
Shrinking Space for Dissent, Independent Journalism Read more »
July 14, 2022
Tunisia: Tunisia's Constitutional Referendum
Tunisia's shuttered parliament. President Saeid suspended the body on July 25 as part of his seizure of extraordinary powers. July 26, 2021, Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia. © 2021… Read more »
Tunisia: Questions and Answers On the Draft Constitution
July 25 Referendum on a Text Weak in Rights Safeguards Read more »
June 28, 2022
Sudan: Voices of Protesters Should Be Heard, Not Sidelined
"We are determined in our peacefulness despite the repression that we are confronting." Read more »
June 17, 2022
Ethiopia: EU Should Press the Govt for Tangible Rights Progress
Government Should Ensure Access to Aid; End Arbitrary Detentions Read more »
June 10, 2022
Egypt: Egypt's Response to Torture - Punish the Victims
Trial of Alleged Torture Victims Displays Ingrained Impunity Read more »
June 06, 2022
Uganda: Omoro By-Election Marred By Abuses
Investigate Violations; Stop Repressing the Opposition Read more »
May 31, 2022
Sudan: Keep Pressure On Sudan's Coup Leaders
Authorities Lift State of Emergency, but Repression Persists Read more »
May 26, 2022
Algeria: Algeria Targets Diaspora Critics
Efforts to Crush Domestic Protests Reaches Algerians Abroad Read more »
May 16, 2022
Burkina Faso: Armed Islamists Kill, Rape Civilians
Army, Militia Respond with Summary Executions, Enforced Disappearances Read more »
May 18, 2022
Burundi: Suspected Opponents Killed, Detained, Tortured, Says Rights Group
Burundi’s national intelligence services, police, and ruling party youth members have killed, arbitrarily detained, tortured and harassed people suspected of belonging to… Read more »