June 20
Eritrea: Joint NGO Letter Calling for Further Human Rights Council Action On Eritrea
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland) Read more »
June 19
Sudan: Sudan - Unlawful Attacks On Civilians, Infrastructure
UN, AU Should Immediately Act to Ensure Protection in Darfur, Elsewhere Read more »
June 18
Tunisia: Joint Statement Calling for End to Crackdown
The undersigned organizations call on the government of Tunisia to end its ongoing crackdown on the rights to free expression and free association and to respect the human rights… Read more »
Ethiopia: Halt Crackdown Against Human Rights Groups
The Ethiopian authorities should immediately end their escalating crackdown on civic space and independent domestic human rights organizations, including through physical and… Read more »
June 15
Africa: Accelerate Free Education for All
Focus on Free Quality Education; Expedite Positive Measures for Girls Read more »
June 14
Angola: Angola Becomes First Country to Join African Criminal Court
Malabo Protocol Presents Opportunities, Risks for Human Rights and Justice in Africa Read more »
Rwanda: Respect Rights During Elections
The authorities in Rwanda have cracked down on the opposition, media, and civil society ahead of general elections scheduled for July 15, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The… Read more »
June 13
Niger: Niger Court May Lift Immunity of Ex-President After Unfair Proceedings
Mohamed Bazoum Denied Access to Lawyers, Evidence Read more »
Egypt: Joint NGO Letter On the EU's Macro-Financial Assistance to Egypt and Human Rights
We, the undersigned Egyptian, regional and international human rights organisations, urge the European Commission and member states to uphold international and EU law to ensure… Read more »
June 12
Tanzania: Police Linked to Killings At Gold Mine
Police in Tanzania guarding the North Mara Gold Mine have been linked to the killing of least six people and injury of several others during clashes since February 2024, Human… Read more »
Uganda: Lack of Free Pre-Primary Education Creates Lifelong Harm
Ensure Universal Access to Early Learning Read more »
June 10
Tunisia: Many Face Prison Over Debts
Reforms Needed to End Abusive System Read more »
Angola: Repatriated Angolan Children Face Precarious Conditions
Returnees from Namibia Need Adequate Services Read more »
June 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Congolese Researcher Detained
Jean-Jacques Wondo Held Amid Wave of Post-Coup Arrests Read more »
June 06
Africa: Beyond Decriminalization of Same-Sex Relations
Across the Middle East and North Africa region, the criminalization of consensual same-sex relations and diverse gender expressions persists, subjecting people identifying as… Read more »
June 04
Egypt: Opposition Leader Imprisoned
No Tolerance for Challenging President Sisi Read more »
May 30
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Justice Needed for 2014 Massacre
Special Criminal Court Offers Crucial Avenue for Accountability Read more »
Rwanda: In Rwanda, Criticism Is Not Welcome
Four Human Rights Watch Researchers Denied Access Over 16 Years Read more »
Tunisia: Authorities Escalate Clampdown On Media, Freedom of Expression
Release Detainees, End Prosecutions for Speech Offenses Read more »
May 28
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Courts Seek to Silence Rights Defender
Authorities 'Weaponizing' the Courts to Deter Activism Read more »
May 27
Congo-Kinshasa: Uphold Rights, Rule of Law After Failed Coup
Prosecute Participants Fairly; Investigate Possible Summary Killings Read more »
May 23
Zambia: Opposition Figure Sentenced for 'Defaming President'
The conviction and sentencing of a leading opposition member to 18 months in prison with hard labor will have a broad chilling effect on the right to freedom of expression in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Activist Gloria Sengha Abducted
Grave Concern for Gloria Sengha's Possible Enforced Disappearance Read more »
May 17
Tunisia: Deepening Civil Society Crackdown
Authorities Target Refugee and Migrant Rights Groups, Activists and Journalists Read more »
May 16
Rwanda: Human Rights Watch Researcher Barred
Denial of Entry Reflects Intolerance for Rights Monitoring Read more »