Congo-Kinshasa: A Human Rights Agenda for the Democratic Republic of Congo

On January 20, 2024, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second and final five-year term. Official results reported a landslide victory in a highly… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Second Term Should Focus On Rights

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi should ensure that human rights are central to his policies during his second term in office, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »

Chad: Chadian Commission President Removed At Critical Moment

Mahamat Nour Ahmat Ibédou Ensured Human Rights Body's Independence Read more »

Africa: Transnational Repression By Rwanda

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing of February 15, 2024 Read more »

Cameroon: Trial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On

Still No Justice for Ngarbuh Victims and Families Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Free Prominent Journalist, Drop Charges

Stanis Bujakera Held Nearly Five Months in Politically Motivated Case Read more »

Rwanda: UK Should Abandon Dangerous, Authoritarian Rwanda Bill

Bill Seeks to Place UK Government Above the Law Read more »

Rwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists

No Justice for Suspicious Death; Detainee Denounces Torture in Court Read more »

Chad: Chad - Amnesty Law Cheats Victims

Law Enshrines Impunity, Rewards Abusers Read more »

Rwanda: The UK Can't Legislate Away Rwanda's Rights Record

Government Pushes Ahead with Plan despite Supreme Court Ruling and Known Abuses Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Opposition Member Freed After Months in Prison

Last week, the authorities released opposition member Lens Omelonga from prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He had spent seven months in custody… Read more »

Central Africa: DR Congo - System Vulnerability of the Kivu Security Tracker

Partner organizations involved in the Kivu Security Tracker (KST) were recently made aware of a security vulnerability in its database. The KST tracks and publicly reports… Read more »

Chad: Chad - a Year On, Victims Await Justice

Impunity for "Black Thursday" as Political Space Closes Read more »

Cameroon: Video Shows Killing By Armed Separatists

Separatist Leaders Should Rein in Fighters; Cameroon's Partners Should Impose Sanctions Read more »

Chad: Closing Political Space Ahead of Referendum

Warrant for Opposition Leader; Dozens of Members Arrested Read more »

Chad: Chad: Closing Political Space Ahead of Referendum

Warrant for Opposition Leader; Dozens of Members Arrested Read more »

Rwanda: Global Playbook of Abuse to Silence Critics

Rwandan authorities and their proxies are using violence, judicial mechanisms, and intimidation to try to silence criticism from Rwandans living around the world, Human Rights… Read more »

Rwanda: UK - Abandon Rwanda Asylum Transfer Plan

Rwandan authorities and their proxies are using violence, judicial mechanisms, and intimidation to try to silence criticism from Rwandans living around the world, Human Rights… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Repression Across Borders

Questions and Answers Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Journalist Denied Bail in Congo

Stanis Bujakera Spends Third Week in Detention on Dubious Charges Read more »

Burundi: Concerns Over the Continuing Crackdown On Civic Space and Political Opposition

HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi - HRC54 Read more »

Chad: Troubling Development for Free Speech

Authorities Suspend News Site Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Rights Abusers in Eastern DR Congo

For First Time, Senior Rwandan Commander Targeted for Backing M23 Read more »

Burundi: Burundi - Free Journalist Held for a Year

Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Crackdown On Opposition Ahead of Elections

Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials Read more »