June 10
Sudan: Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account
Global Actors Should Reject Impunity, Expand International Court Jurisdiction Read more »
April 28
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan
Rapid Mobilization Risks Fueling Abuses, Weakening Protections Read more »
April 07
Sudan: Arbitrary Detention By Army, Security Forces
End Abuses, Grant Access to Independent Investigators Read more »
March 30
Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen
Adopt Measures, Ensure Justice, to Protect Civilians in Conflict Areas Read more »
March 13
Central African Republic: Central African Militia Leader Dies in Custody
Maturin Kombo's Death Highlights Continued Need for Justice Read more »
March 12
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities
At Least 38 Civilians Killed; Women Abducted; Property Burned Read more »
March 03
Rwanda: U.S. Sanctions Rwandan Army, Commanders
Military Should Stop Supporting Abusive M23 Armed Group Read more »
February 12
Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West
Strengthen Civilian Protection, Accountability for Atrocities Read more »
February 10
Mali: Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault On Free Expression
Appeals Court Upholds Former Prime Minister's Prison Sentence Read more »
February 09
Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians
Investigate Indiscriminate Attack in Tillabéri Region; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »
February 04
West Africa: Further Crackdowns By Military Juntas
Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack Civilians Read more »
November 17, 2025
Mali: Army, Militias Massacre Villagers in Central Region
African Union Should Urgently Take Action to Promote Accountability for Abuses Read more »
September 15, 2025
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians
Adopt Measures to Improve Protection; AU Should Press for Accountability Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Militias, Army Threaten South Kivu Civilians
Military Should End Support to Abusive Armed Groups Read more »
August 19, 2025
Nigeria: U.S.-Nigeria Weapons Sale Requires Rights Safeguards
Congress Should Condition Deal on Military Accountability, Rights Compliance Read more »
July 02, 2007
Ethiopia: Crackdown in East Punishes Civilians
The Ethiopian military has forcibly displaced thousands of civilians in the country's eastern Somali region in recent weeks while escalating its campaign against a separatist… Read more »
