Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Renewed Tigray Fighting Shows Need to Protect Civilians

Fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions erupted on September 22, 2026, between the Ethiopian military and forces aligned with the Tigrayan People's… Read more »

Sudan: To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)

Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's mandate and ensure adequate resources for investigations and reporting Read more »

Mali: Russia's 'Africa Corps' Airstrikes Kill Civilians

Apparent Indiscriminate Attack in Village Held by Islamist Armed Group Read more »

Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics

Targeting Opposition Figures, Journalists; Violating Fundamental Rights Read more »

Egypt: Refugees, Asylum Seekers Arrested, Deported

Amend New Asylum Law in Line with International Standards Read more »

Sudan: Risk of Imminent Atrocities in and Around El Obeid Requires Urgent Action

HRW Oral Statement - Urgent Debate - HRC62 Read more »

Mali: Mali's Junta Suspends Popular Radio Show

Lift Ban on Allô Klédu, Protect Media Freedom Read more »

Sudan: Urgently Address the Situation in and Around El Obeid, Take Bold Steps Towards Atrocity Prevention and Accountability

Civil society joint letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council - HRC62 Read more »

Sudan: Sudan - Urgent Action Needed On Atrocity Prevention and Accountability

This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update of the UN… Read more »

Sudan: Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account

Global Actors Should Reject Impunity, Expand International Court Jurisdiction Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia - End Abusive Prosecution of Refugee Aid Workers

End Criminalization of Civil Society for Refugee and Asylum Support Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Junta Escalates Attack On Information

Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media Read more »

South Sudan: Civilians Starving in South Sudan's Conflict Areas

New Report Highlights Devastating Impact of Conflict and Aid Restrictions Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan

Rapid Mobilization Risks Fueling Abuses, Weakening Protections Read more »

Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act On Ongoing Atrocities

At Berlin Conference Marking Third Year, Protect Civilians, Hold Abusers to Account Read more »

South Sudan: Don't Diminish the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan

This week, the United Nations Security Council will debate the renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as civilians throughout the country are at risk of… Read more »

Sudan: Arbitrary Detention By Army, Security Forces

End Abuses, Grant Access to Independent Investigators Read more »

Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen

Adopt Measures, Ensure Justice, to Protect Civilians in Conflict Areas Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Militia Leader Dies in Custody

Maturin Kombo's Death Highlights Continued Need for Justice Read more »

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities

At Least 38 Civilians Killed; Women Abducted; Property Burned Read more »

Mali: Mali - Armed Islamist Group Executes Truck Drivers

12 Victims Found with Throats Slit, Hands Tied Read more »

Rwanda: U.S. Sanctions Rwandan Army, Commanders

Military Should Stop Supporting Abusive M23 Armed Group Read more »

Sudan: UN Body Finds 'Hallmarks of Genocide' in Darfur

Report on El Fasher Crimes Should Spur Action to Halt Atrocities Read more »

Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West

Strengthen Civilian Protection, Accountability for Atrocities Read more »

Mali: Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault On Free Expression

Appeals Court Upholds Former Prime Minister's Prison Sentence Read more »