September 10
Mauritius: Statement - Mauritius Extends Universal Child Benefits
The organisations signed below, which jointly advocate for the right to social security, commend the Government of Mauritius for its decision to extend the universal child benefit,… Read more »
September 09
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Frees Seven Long-Held Opposition Politicians
Provide Redress for Unjust Detention; Ensure Safety Read more »
South Sudan: Parliament Approves Transitional Justice Laws
Work with African Union to Establish Hybrid Court Read more »
Sudan: Fanning the Flames
Sudanese Warring Parties' Access To New Foreign-Made Weapons and Equipment Read more »
Sudan: Abusive Warring Parties Acquire New Weapons
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), warring parties responsible for widespread war crimes and other atrocities in the current conflict in Sudan,… Read more »
August 29
Burundi: Joint Letter By NGOs to the United Nations Human Rights Council
At a critical juncture for Burundi, the Special Rapporteur's mandate remains vital Read more »
August 28
Sudan: Warring Parties Execute Detainees, Mutilate Bodies
Halt and Investigate Abuses as War Crimes Read more »
Sudan: Why Should the Mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for Sudan Be Extended
Amnesty International, DefendDefenders, and Human Rights Watch Q&A on the situation in Sudan Read more »
August 14
Tanzania: Community Consultations Must Also Include Women - - Not Just Men
Conservation efforts can sometimes displace entire communities and upend livelihoods and ways of life, without ever consulting the women impacted. Some community consultation… Read more »
August 09
Tanzania: Conservation in Tanzania No Excuse to Violate Indigenous Rights
"We are tired of moving." This is what several Maasai men and women residing in the Endulen village in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) told us last July when we asked… Read more »
August 14
Burundi: Renewed Hope for Justice for Burundi Massacre
20 Years After Attack on Gatumba Refugee Camp, Victims File Criminal Cases Read more »
August 13
Tanzania: Tanzanian Arrests Bad Omen for Upcoming Elections
Respect Rights of Opposition; Release Those Wrongfully Detained Read more »
July 24
Uganda: Anti-Corruption Protesters Arrested in Uganda
Release Protesters, Respect Right to Peaceful Assembly Read more »
August 06
Ethiopia: Free Brother of Slain Opposition Politician
International Role Needed for Credible Investigation of Batte Urgessa's Murder Read more »
July 31
Tanzania: Indigenous Maasai Being Forcibly Relocated
Consult Communities, Restore Social Services in Ngorongoro Conservation Area Read more »
July 28
Sudan: Sudan - Widespread Sexual Violence in the Capital
Rapid Support Forces Main Perpetrators; Attacks on Aid, Health Care Harm Survivors Read more »
July 16
Kenya: Kenya/IMF - Align Economic Reform With Rights
Strengthen Social Contract to Address Root Causes of Protester Anger Read more »
July 10
Sudan: Refugees in Eastern Sudan At Risk
International Organizations Should Act to Provide Safe Evacuation Options Read more »
July 04
South Sudan: Damaging Security Law Revisions Adopted
President Kiir Should Reject Law and Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers Read more »
July 03
Ethiopia: Army Attacks Health Care in Amhara Conflict
Protect Medical Workers, Patients; Hold Forces Responsible Accountable Read more »
July 02
Eritrea: UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea
"Patterns of gross human rights violations, including the widespread use of arbitrary and incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance persist unabated" in Eritrea, the UN… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's Authorities Show Their Aversion to Criticism Yet Again
Last week, authorities in Jonglei state detained a photojournalist with the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation for participating in protests about the cost of living… Read more »
June 28
Kenya: Witnesses Describe Police Killing Protesters
Kenyan security forces shot directly into crowds of protesters on June 25, 2024, including protesters who were fleeing, Human Rights Watch said today. 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 »