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 »
October 18, 2023
Africa: Israel - Unlawful Gaza Blockade Deadly for Children
Denial of Water, Fuel, Electricity Endangers Lives Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Repression Across Borders
Questions and Answers Read more »
October 09, 2023
Sudan: UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan
Human Rights Council to Vote on Initiative to Investigate Abuses Read more »
September 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Q&A - Justice for Serious International Crimes Committed in Ethiopia
Two years after the outbreak on November 3, 2020 of armed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, the two main warring parties signed a cessation of hostilities agreement, ending… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Rights Abusers in Eastern DR Congo
For First Time, Senior Rwandan Commander Targeted for Backing M23 Read more »
August 27, 2023
Ethiopia: Will the EU and Its Members Stand for Justice in Ethiopia?
Since armed conflict broke out in Tigray in late 2020, the European Union has said that accountability would be central to any renewed engagement with the Ethiopian government. So… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Interfaith Discussion On Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians
Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders Speak at Parliament of the World's Religions Read more »
August 17, 2023
Sudan: Darfur - Rapid Support Forces, Allied Militias Rape Dozens
Governments Should Prioritize Care Services, Independent Investigations Read more »