September 26
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan Forces, M23 Rebels Shell Civilians
Congolese Army Puts Displaced People Around Goma at Greater Risk Read more »
Central Africa: Q&A - Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict in North Kivu Province
Abuses by the Congolese Army, Rwandan Forces, M23, and Other Armed Groups Read more »
September 20
Congo-Kinshasa: Protect Women and Girls in DR Congo's Prisons
UN Report Sheds Light on Rapes in Makala Prison During Deadly Jailbreak Read more »
September 18
South Africa: South Africa Strengthens the Right to Education
Advancing the Right to Early Education at Home and Abroad Read more »
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians
Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability Read more »
September 11
Central African Republic: Key Arrests in Central African Republic
10 Years on, Justice is Closer for Fatima Victims Read more »
Gambia: U.S. Trial Against Gambian Accused of Torture
Rare United States Use of Universal Jurisdiction Read more »
Mozambique: Abuses Against Media, Activists Before Elections
Police Commit Widespread Harassment, Assaults, Arbitrary Detention Read more »
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 »
Libya: Slow Flood Recovery Failing Displaced Survivors
Ensure Accountability, Equitable Access to Relief Read more »
Angola: President Signs Laws Curtailing Speech, Association
New Legislation Poses Threats to Media, Critics of Government 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 »
September 06
Congo-Kinshasa: Investigate Prison Deaths, Sexual Violence
Prosecute Any Wrongdoing; Compensate Victims; Address Overcrowding Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Protesters Charged With Treason
Drop Charges; Ensure Due Process; End Crackdown on Dissent Read more »
September 04
Tunisia: Tunisia's Electoral Commission Paves the Way for Kais Saied's Second Term
Commission Should Respect Court Ruling Reinstating Prospective Candidates 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 30
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Little Justice for Goma Massacre Victims
A Year On, Investigate Senior Officials, Compensate Families Read more »
August 29
Egypt: Spate of Free Speech Prosecutions
Freedom of Expression Under Relentless Attack 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 27
Cameroon: 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture
Release Cotta, Ensure Access to Medical Care, Investigate Abuse Allegations Read more »
August 23
Africa: A Rights-Based Global Response to Mpox Emergency in Africa
Global Solidarity Needed to Ensure Equitable Access to Treatments, Prevent Further Spread Read more »