July 10, 2023
Uganda: Oil Pipeline Project Impoverishes Thousands
Land, Livelihoods Lost for Fossil Fuel Project Disastrous for Climate Read more »
Uganda: 'EACOP Has Been A Disaster' - HRW Report on Planned Oil Pipeline
Land, Livelihoods Lost for Fossil Fuel Project Disastrous for Climate Read more »
July 05, 2023
Burundi: Govt Walks Out On UN Review
Authorities Refuse Dialogue in Presence of Civil Society Read more »
June 26, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Today Follows Decades of Justice Denied
In late 2004, as the war in Darfur raged into its second year, I was working with a humanitarian organization based in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. On our way to one of our… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Should Ensure Justice for Kasese Massacre
More than 100 Were Killed, More Than 200 Arrested Read more »
March 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Statement On Ethiopia During HRC Interactive Dialogue
52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council Read more »
March 22, 2023
Ethiopia: U.S. Recognizes Atrocities in Conflict
In-Depth, Independent Investigations Needed to Advance Justice, Redress for Victims Read more »
May 03, 2023
Sudan: Joint Letter to President Biden On U.S. Policy Toward Sudan
NGOs urge bold action that prioritizes human rights, civilian protection Read more »
May 01, 2023
Sudan: Fighting Devastates West Darfur
Communities Already Reeling from Waves of Abuses Read more »
May 04, 2023
Burundi: Burundi Court Upholds Journalist's Conviction
Authorities Should End Cynical Assault on Media, Civil Society Read more »
May 08, 2023
Mauritius: Ensure Chagossians Have Access to Mauritius' Prosperity, Too
I first heard about the Chagos Welfare Fund while interviewing Chagossian people in Port Louis, the Mauritian capital, in August 2022. My interest was immediately piqued because I… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Rwanda: Mass Graves Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23
Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Read more »
June 13, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Killings, Rapes by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels
Rebels' Incursions Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in East Read more »
June 08, 2023
Rwanda: Justice Denied for Rwanda Genocide Victims
Trial of Alleged Mastermind Félicien Kabuga Suspended Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Ratifies Crucial African Women's Rights Treaty
Ensure Effective Implementation, Enforcement of Maputo Protocol Read more »
June 02, 2023
Rwanda: Alleged Genocide Mastermind Arrested
Fulgence Kayishema Caught After Two Decades; Should Face Swift, Fair Trial Read more »
May 25, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethnic Cleansing Persists Under Tigray Truce - HRW
Local authorities and Amhara forces in Western Tigray Zone in northern Ethiopia have continued an ethnic cleansing campaign against Tigrayans since the November 2, 2022, truce… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Sudan: Sudan - Concrete UN Security Council Action Needed
African Council Members Should Take Leading Role in Ending Abuses Read more »
May 30, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's President Signs Repressive Anti-LGBT Law
New Law Violates Fundamental Rights Read more »
June 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Ethnic Cleansing Persists Under Tigray Truce
Rights Abusers in Western Tigray Zone Face No Accountability for Torture, Forced Expulsions Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests
Accountability, Fundamental Reforms Urgently Needed Read more »
May 04, 2023
Sudan: Explosive Weapons Harming Civilians
Limited Access to Water, Electricity, Medical Care Fuels Humanitarian Crisis Read more »
April 28, 2023
Sudan: UN Human Rights Council Should Respond to Sudan Crisis
Hold Special Session; Create Mechanism to Collect Evidence of Abuses Read more »
April 27, 2023
Tanzania: Maasai Forcibly Displaced for Game Reserve
Provide Redress; Adopt New Conservation Model After Consultations Read more »
April 26, 2023
Burundi: A Chance for Justice in Burundi
Arrested Former Prime Minister Accused of Abuse of Power Read more »