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 »

Cameroon: Trial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On

Still No Justice for Ngarbuh Victims and Families Read more »

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 »

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 »

Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes On Civilians Apparent War Crimes

Impartially Investigate Military's Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »

Malawi: Malawi - Rights Group Expelled From Refugee Camp

Ensure Civil Society Access to Dzaleka; Uphold Refugee Rights Read more »

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 »

Africa: Proposed Immigration Laws Undermine Rights of Refugees

Home Affairs Department's Proposals Would Undermine Refugee Rights Read more »

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 »

Egypt: Dozens of Peaceful Protesters Detained

Severe Assembly Restrictions Undermine Political Participation Read more »

Africa: Israel/Palestine - Grave Concerns for Civilians in Ground Offensive

Laws of War Protect Those Who Can't, Don't Flee Read more »

Africa: UN General Assembly Should Act On Gaza

Member States Should Demand Civilian Access to Aid, Act to Prevent Atrocities Read more »

Chad: Chad - a Year On, Victims Await Justice

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

Africa: Israel - Unlawful Gaza Blockade Deadly for Children

Denial of Water, Fuel, Electricity Endangers Lives Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Repression Across Borders

Questions and Answers Read more »

Sudan: UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan

Human Rights Council to Vote on Initiative to Investigate Abuses Read more »

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 »

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

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

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 »

Africa: Interfaith Discussion On Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians

Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders Speak at Parliament of the World's Religions Read more »

Sudan: Darfur - Rapid Support Forces, Allied Militias Rape Dozens

Governments Should Prioritize Care Services, Independent Investigations Read more »

South Sudan: Cluster Munitions - South Sudan Accedes to Global Ban

Becomes 112th State Party to International Treaty Read more »

Rwanda: EU Sanctions Congo, Rwanda Army Officers

To Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly Militia Raid On Ituri's Displaced

Congolese Army, UN Peacekeepers Should Increase Protection Read more »