March 16
Kenya: Release Inquiry On Bodies Found in Quarry
Police Threatened and Barred Volunteers from the Site Read more »
March 14
Burkina Faso: Government-Allied Militias Linked to Massacre
Investigate Extensive Video Footage of Dozens Killed in Solenzo Read more »
March 13
South Sudan: Opposition Leaders, Others, Detained
Ensure Due Process; De-escalate Growing Tensions Read more »
March 12
Mozambique: Police Fire on Opposition Parade
Mozambique police fired on a peaceful opposition parade on March 5, 2025, injuring at least 16 people, including 2 children, Human Rights Watch said today. Hundreds of people sang,… Read more »
Mozambique: Police Fire On Opposition Parade
Ensure Accountability; Adopt Effective Reforms for Policing Protests Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-Backed M23 Target Journalists, Activists
Armed Group Threatens, Harasses, Attacks Civilians in Occupied East Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Activist and Whistleblower Killed in South Africa
Enhance Whistleblower Protection, Table Legislation Read more »
March 05
Tunisia: Abusive Conspiracy Trial Opens in Tunis
Defendants Could Face the Death Penalty if Convicted Read more »
Zambia: Mining in Toxic Lead Waste Poisons Children
Comprehensive Mine Remediation, End to Hazardous Mining Urgently Needed in Kabwe Read more »
March 04
Egypt: Grant Clemency to Alaa Abdel-Fattah
His Excellency Abdel Fattah el-SisiPresident of the Arab Republic of EgyptAl Ittihadiya PalaceCairo, Arab Republic of Egypt Read more »
Africa: UAE - Unfair Mass Trial Convictions Upheld
Appeals Rejected in Death Knell for Emirati Civil Society Read more »
March 03
Algeria: Joint Letter to Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council On the Repression of Civic Space in Algeria
Country Visit Report an Opportunity for States to Address Crackdown Read more »
February 28
Chad: No Clarity Over Chadian Opposition Member's Death
A Year After Yaya Dillo Killed by Security Forces, Questions Remain Read more »
February 27
South Sudan: South Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir
Communities at Risk as Crisis Deepens Read more »
Egypt: Why Releasing Alaa Abdel Fattah Is the Right Thing to Do
Yasmine Ahmed talks to Laila Soueif who has spent almost 150 days on hunger strike in protest over her son's imprisonment in Egypt. Read more »
February 26
Kenya: Victory for Kenyans Denied Citizenship
Constitutional Court Ruling on Identity System Affects Tens of Thousands Read more »
February 21
Niger: A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger
National Commission Calls for a Minimum 5-year Transition, Amnesty for Coup Leaders Read more »
February 25
Sudan: Armed Group Allied to the Military Attacks Village
Hold Forces Accountable for Gezira Attacks; Protect Civilians Read more »
February 24
Egypt: Saudi Arabia - Egyptian At Risk of Forced Return
Faces Possible Arbitrary Detention, Torture Read more »
February 23
Congo-Kinshasa: Overdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo
US Sanctions Rwandan Ex-Commander, Congolese Rebel Official Read more »
February 20
Mali: Armed Islamist Attack On Convoy Kills 34 Civilians
Inadequate Protection by Warring Parties Read more »
South Africa: Openly Gay Imam Gunned Down in South Africa
Address Hate Crimes, Conduct Thorough and Speedy Investigation Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Guinean 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture
A prominent civil society leader in Guinea, Abdoul Sacko, went missing in the early hours of February 19, 2025, after gunmen took him from his home in the capital Conakry, raising… Read more »
February 18
Uganda: Uganda Should Free Opposition Leader Besigye, Others
Besigye, Kiiza, Other Civilians Wrongfully Detained, Face Military Trial Read more »
February 17
Rwanda: EU Inaction Amidst Rwanda-Backed Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo
European Leaders Should Take Prompt Action against Warring Parties Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
Website: http://www.hrw.org/
