Cameroon: Minister Suspends Prominent Human Rights Group

Arbitrary Decision Violates Right of Association Read more »

Cameroon: Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Beaten in Cameroon

Ensure Impartial Investigation, Hold Perpetrators Accountable Read more »

Africa: Make President Biden's Only Trip to Africa Count

First-Ever US Presidential Visit to Angola Should Highlight Human Rights Concerns Read more »

Chad: No Justice for Post Election Celebratory Shooting

Six Months After Killings, No Investigation as Medical Bills for Injured Mount Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Review of DR Congo Exposes Lack of Progress On Rights

Address Constraints on Rights, Civilian Protection in Conflict Areas, Accountability Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi's Call for Constitutional Commission Raises Rights Concerns

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, during a speech in Kisangani on October 23, proposed steps to change the country's constitution, including floating the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Plans for Oil and Gas Auction Unclear

Congolese Coalition, International Partners Call for Permanent Cancellation Read more »

Africa: Africa Summit - Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan

COMESA Should Work to Curb Atrocities, Protect Civilians, Promote Justice Read more »

Rwanda: EU Needs to Demand Proof Rwanda Will End Torture in Prisons

"Yordani, as in the Jordan river. That's where they put prisoners and beat them," a former prisoner in Rwanda told Human Rights Watch. In the New Testament, John the Baptist was… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: International Criminal Court Takes Important Step in DR Congo

Revived Inquiry an Opportunity to Address 'Impunity Gap' Read more »

Rwanda: Torture, Ill-Treatment in Detention

Landmark Trial of Prison Officials Begins to Crack the Wall of Impunity Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Extends DR Congo Experts' Mandate Amid Increasing Abuses

But More Robust Rights Monitoring Needed Read more »

Burundi: UN Recognizes Need for Continued Scrutiny of Burundi's Rights Crisis

Government Should Cooperate with UN and End Impunity Read more »

Chad: Discussion On Justice for Past Crimes Blocked

Human Rights Watch Ex-Counsel Detained, Expelled; Conference Canceled Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan Forces, M23 Rebels Shell Civilians

Congolese Army Puts Displaced People Around Goma at Greater Risk Read more »

Central Africa: Q&A - Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict in North Kivu Province

Abuses by the Congolese Army, Rwandan Forces, M23, and Other Armed Groups Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Protect Women and Girls in DR Congo's Prisons

UN Report Sheds Light on Rapes in Makala Prison During Deadly Jailbreak Read more »

Central African Republic: Key Arrests in Central African Republic

10 Years on, Justice is Closer for Fatima Victims Read more »

Angola: President Signs Laws Curtailing Speech, Association

New Legislation Poses Threats to Media, Critics of Government Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Investigate Prison Deaths, Sexual Violence

Prosecute Any Wrongdoing; Compensate Victims; Address Overcrowding Read more »

Burundi: Joint Letter By NGOs to the United Nations Human Rights Council

At a critical juncture for Burundi, the Special Rapporteur's mandate remains vital Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Little Justice for Goma Massacre Victims

A Year On, Investigate Senior Officials, Compensate Families Read more »

Cameroon: 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture

Release Cotta, Ensure Access to Medical Care, Investigate Abuse Allegations Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Two Who Criticized 'State of Siege' Arrested

Uphold Rights to Free Expression, Opinion; Don't Abuse Martial Law Read more »

Burundi: Renewed Hope for Justice for Burundi Massacre

20 Years After Attack on Gatumba Refugee Camp, Victims File Criminal Cases Read more »