April 05
Zambia: Zambia - Submission to the African Committee of Experts On the Rights and Welfare of the Child
43rd Ordinary Session Read more »
March 12
Ghana: Ghana's Leaders Push Back On Anti-LGBT Bill
Major Figures Urge President to Veto Harmful Legislation Read more »
February 15
Africa: Transnational Repression By Rwanda
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing of February 15, 2024 Read more »
February 08
Egypt: Court Punishes Activists for Challenging Al-Sisi
Prison Sentences Aim at Deterring Peaceful Dissent Read more »
February 02
Niger: Another Niger Media Organization Suspended
Authorities Should End Attacks on Press Freedom, Free Expression Read more »
January 30
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Freed After 595 Days Behind Bars
On Tuesday, a Zimbabwe court sentenced opposition politician Job Sikhala to a suspended two-year prison term after being convicted earlier in January of inciting public violence.… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Africa: Gulf States Treat Migrant Workforce As Disposable
Use International Migrants Day to End Mistreatment of Essential Workers Read more »
November 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Urgent Call to Investigate Abductions, Torture, and Killings of Political Activists
The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately address the escalating cases of abductions, arbitrary detention, torture and killing of parliament members, opposition political… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Uganda: Rights Concerns Over License Plate Tracking
Uganda's new surveillance system, which allows the government to track the real time location of all vehicles in the country, undermines privacy rights, and creates serious risks… 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 26, 2023
Niger: Authorities Putting Rights At Risk - Human Rights Watch
Release Those Arbitrarily Held, Ensure Free Expression, Curtail Violence Read more »
October 13, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambique Police Crack Down On Opposition Before Election Results
Tensions appear to be rising in Mozambique as the country awaits the results of municipal elections held on Wednesday. Ahead of voting day, authorities had increased security… Read more »
Chad: Chad: Closing Political Space Ahead of Referendum
Warrant for Opposition Leader; Dozens of Members Arrested Read more »
September 22, 2023
Burundi: Concerns Over the Continuing Crackdown On Civic Space and Political Opposition
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi - HRC54 Read more »
September 07, 2023
Egypt: Egypt - Prominent Critic Prosecuted Over Peaceful Speech
Fresh Wave of Prosecutions of Dissidents 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 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Crackdown On Opposition Ahead of Elections
Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials Read more »
August 15, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement - UAE: Release All Those Unjustly Imprisoned Before COP28
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should release all those unjustly imprisoned in the country before the start of COP28, which will be held at Expo City Dubai between… Read more »
August 14, 2023
North Africa: Middle East and North Africa - Embrace Social Protection for All
Improve Tax Structure, Fulfil Right to Social Security Read more »
August 11, 2023
Niger: Ensure Safety, Rights of Detained President
Mohamed Bazoum, Family Members Denied Food, Basic Services, Legal Counsel Read more »
August 07, 2023
Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Angolan Activists - HRW
Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Abusive Security Force Members Read more »
July 31, 2023
Central African Republic: Referendum Threatens Democracy
At the end of July, citizens in the Central African Republic will vote on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to run for president again… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Rights At Risk Since Military Coup - Human Rights Watch
Military Authorities Should Ensure Respect for Fundamental Rights Read more »
July 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Oromo Opposition Leaders Held Up to Three Years Despite Court Orders - HRW
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release seven Oromo opposition figures arbitrarily detained for around three years purely for their political role, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Officials Threaten Protesters With Violence
Authorities Should Curb Hostile Rhetoric, Hold Police Accountable Read more »