October 22
Uganda: Ensure Justice for Killing of Rwandan Dissident
Authorities Worldwide Should Protect Rwandans Fleeing Persecution Read more »
October 12
Burundi: Burundi Set to Win Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses - UN
Lack of Competition Virtually Guarantees a Spot on Key Forum Read more »
October 09
Ethiopia: Call for a Special Session to Prevent Further Atrocities
Civil society joint letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council Read more »
October 08
Uganda: UN Child Rights Committee Calls for Free Pre-Primary Education in Uganda
6 in 10 Ugandan Children Miss Out on Early Learning Read more »
October 07
Sudan: Countries Demonstrate Record Support for UN Sudan Probe Renewal
Gambia, Malawi, Mauritius Join States Pressing for Accountability and Justice Read more »
October 01
Mauritius: Mauritius Rights Body Calls for Marriage Equality
Lawmakers Should Act to Codify Protections Read more »
Tanzania: UK Trial Challenges Gold Industry's 'Responsible Gold' Certification
Families of Tanzanian Mine Victims Seek Justice Read more »
September 24
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 »
September 09
Ethiopia: Rising Tigray Tensions Test African Union
AU Should Act Before Conflict Escalates Read more »
August 21
Sudan: Sudan - Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's Mandate and Ensure Adequate Resources for Investigations and Reporting
Joint letter from civil society organizations ahead of HRC63 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 »
August 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Growing Assault On Independent Media
Addis Standard Editor Detained, Newsroom Raided Read more »
August 04
Uganda: Opposition Politician Tortured, Faces Abusive Charges
Investigate Ill-Treatment Allegations; Drop Charges Read more »
July 29
South Sudan: South Sudan - Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria
Many Fled Attacks by Government Forces, Allies in Nagero County Read more »
July 23
Uganda: Uganda's Military Forcibly Disappears Opposition Politician
Political Opponents, Critics Face Arrests Read more »
July 21
Sudan: U.S. Congress Should Pass Legislation On Sudan
Immediate Action Needed to Protect Civilians, Bolster Accountability Read more »
July 16
Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics
Targeting Opposition Figures, Journalists; Violating Fundamental Rights Read more »
July 15
Eritrea: A New Generation of Eritreans Enters Indefinite Service
Graduation Ceremony Continues Cruel Cycle Read more »
July 03
South Sudan: Grave Rights Violations Amid Deteriorating Political and Security Situation
HRW Oral Statement - ID on OHCHR report on technical assistance in South Sudan - HRC62 Read more »
July 06
Ethiopia: Tigray Authorities Forcibly Recruiting Civilians
Unlawful, Abusive Campaign Creates Climate of Fear Read more »
July 03
Sudan: Risk of Imminent Atrocities in and Around El Obeid Requires Urgent Action
HRW Oral Statement - Urgent Debate - HRC62 Read more »
June 26
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 »
June 23
Ethiopia: Tigray Authorities Should Withdraw Abusive Law
Party Orders Forced Conscription; Threatens Dissent Read more »
June 22
Sudan: Robust Global Action Is Key to Curbing Sudan Atrocities
Translate Warnings into Action to Protect Civilians, Pressure Needed on UAE Read more »
June 18
Sudan: Why Isn't the EU Calling Out the UAE for Its Role in the Sudan Crisis?
Late one night in April 2025, a Colombian private military contractor was leaving the United Arab Emirates under unusual circumstances. Read more »
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