June 25
Mali: Mali's Junta Renews Assault On Political Opposition
Release, Drop Charges Against 11 People Wrongfully Arrested Read more »
June 24
Sudan: EU Should Shift Gears in the Face of Atrocities in Sudan
The EU's response needs to echo the speed with which disaster is occurring on the ground. Residents of El Fasher and other civilians throughout Sudan deserve nothing less, Laetitia… Read more »
June 20
Sudan: AU - Roll Out Civilian Protection Mission, Ensure Sudan Probe
Concrete Action to Halt Atrocities in Sudan Key at Leaders Meeting Read more »
June 19
Sudan: Sudan - Unlawful Attacks On Civilians, Infrastructure
UN, AU Should Immediately Act to Ensure Protection in Darfur, Elsewhere Read more »
May 15
Mozambique: Child Soldiers Used in Raid On Cabo Delgado Town
Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia Read more »
May 09
Sudan: War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur
1. Human Rights Watch released a new report on abuses by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan against people in West Darfur's capital during 2023. What were the key findings? Read more »
Sudan: Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur
Thousands Killed, Half Million Remain Displaced Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Toxic Rhetoric During Run-Up to South Africa's Polls Endangers Migrants
Candidates in South Africa’s forthcoming general elections have been scapegoating and demonizing foreign nationals, risking stoking xenophobic violence, Human Rights Watch… Read more »
April 12
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach
Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, Possible War Crimes Needed Read more »
April 11
Sudan: Joint Letter - the EU Must Urgently Act At One Year of Conflict in Sudan
Dear High Representative Borrell, Read more »
February 26
South Sudan: Joint NGO Letter Calls for Renewal of UN Commission On Human Rights in South Sudan At Critical Moment
As elections loom, extend vital Human Rights Commission mandate Read more »
Africa: Israel Not Complying With World Court Order in Genocide Case
The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa's genocide case,… Read more »
February 14
Cameroon: Trial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On
Still No Justice for Ngarbuh Victims and Families Read more »
February 12
Senegal: 3 Dead, 60 Injured, at Least 271 Arrested, Journalists Assaulted During Protests
Senegal's authorities should immediately open independent investigations into violence during protests on February 9 and 10, 2024, over delayed elections, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
January 31
Sudan: Sudan Conflict Fuels World's Largest Internal Displacement
Last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 10.7 million people have been uprooted from their homes in Sudan, including 9 million displaced… Read more »
January 25
Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes On Civilians Apparent War Crimes
Impartially Investigate Military's Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »
December 22, 2023
Malawi: Malawi - Rights Group Expelled From Refugee Camp
Ensure Civil Society Access to Dzaleka; Uphold Refugee Rights Read more »
November 26, 2023
Sudan: New Mass Ethnic Killings, Pillage in Darfur - Human Rights Watch Report
UN Security Council Should Act to Protect Civilians, Punish Abusive RSF Commanders Read more »
Sudan: Violence in West Darfur - Human Rights Watch Submission to UK Parliament
Human Rights Watch February 2023 Submission to the UK Parliament Read more »
November 20, 2023
Africa: Proposed Immigration Laws Undermine Rights of Refugees
Home Affairs Department's Proposals Would Undermine Refugee Rights Read more »
November 08, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Emergency Law Targets Dissidents
Burkina Faso's military junta is using a sweeping emergency law against perceived dissidents to expand its crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Between November 4… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Egypt: Dozens of Peaceful Protesters Detained
Severe Assembly Restrictions Undermine Political Participation Read more »
October 29, 2023
Africa: Israel/Palestine - Grave Concerns for Civilians in Ground Offensive
Laws of War Protect Those Who Can't, Don't Flee Read more »
October 25, 2023
Africa: UN General Assembly Should Act On Gaza
Member States Should Demand Civilian Access to Aid, Act to Prevent Atrocities Read more »
October 20, 2023
Chad: Chad - a Year On, Victims Await Justice
Impunity for "Black Thursday" as Political Space Closes Read more »