February 27
Algeria: Algerian Activist Keeps Up Fight From Abroad
Zakaria Hannache Continues to Monitor Crackdown from New Home in Canada Read more »
February 26
Egypt: Egypt's Al-Sisi Has Caged Himself in
In no conversation with Egyptians in recent months can one avoid hearing how the prices of basic food and commodities are rapidly rising on daily basis, sometimes changing… Read more »
February 27
Burkina Faso: Abductions Used to Crack Down On Dissent
Locate 'Disappeared'; Investigate Abusive Conscription; Hold Abusers to Account Read more »
February 26
South Sudan: Joint NGO Letter Calls for Renewal of UN Commission On Human Rights in South Sudan At Critical Moment
As elections loom, extend vital Human Rights Commission mandate Read more »
Africa: Israel Not Complying With World Court Order in Genocide Case
The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa's genocide case,… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Rights Group and Its Director Threatened and Smeared
Reprisals Follow Reports on Gaza Border Activity Read more »
February 15
Africa: Transnational Repression By Rwanda
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing of February 15, 2024 Read more »
February 14
Cameroon: Trial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On
Still No Justice for Ngarbuh Victims and Families Read more »
February 13
Mozambique: Pregnant Students, Adolescent Mothers Don't Get Support, Leave School
Instruct Educators on Obligations, Improve Reproductive Health Services Read more »
February 12
Senegal: 3 Dead, 60 Injured, at Least 271 Arrested, Journalists Assaulted During Protests
Senegal's authorities should immediately open independent investigations into violence during protests on February 9 and 10, 2024, over delayed elections, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
February 02
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Free Prominent Journalist, Drop Charges
Stanis Bujakera Held Nearly Five Months in Politically Motivated Case Read more »
February 06
Sudan: UN Security Council Should Act Against Abusers in Sudan
Darfur Panel of Experts Report Clearly Points to Individual Responsibility for Atrocities Read more »
February 08
Egypt: Court Punishes Activists for Challenging Al-Sisi
Prison Sentences Aim at Deterring Peaceful Dissent Read more »
February 02
Malawi: Military's Threats of Arrest Send Journalist Into Hiding
Authorities Should Ensure Media's Safety, Free Expression Rights Read more »
Niger: Another Niger Media Organization Suspended
Authorities Should End Attacks on Press Freedom, Free Expression Read more »
Burkina Faso: What Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Leaving Ecowas Means for Human Rights
Action Will Prevent Citizens from Seeking Justice through ECOWAS Court Read more »
January 31
Sudan: Sudan Conflict Fuels World's Largest Internal Displacement
Last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 10.7 million people have been uprooted from their homes in Sudan, including 9 million displaced… Read more »
January 30
Rwanda: UK Should Abandon Dangerous, Authoritarian Rwanda Bill
Bill Seeks to Place UK Government Above the Law Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Food Award for Ethiopia's Premier Ignores Wartime Abuses
Millions of Ethiopians Currently Facing Food Insecurity Read more »
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 »
January 29
Uganda: War Crimes Trial Continues in Uganda After Long Delays
Avoid Further Delays in Thomas Kwoyelo Case and Ensure Remedies for Victims Read more »
January 25
Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes On Civilians Apparent War Crimes
Impartially Investigate Military's Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »
January 23
Africa: Meta - Protect LGBT People From Digital Targeting
New #SecureOurSocials Campaign Urges Transparency from Facebook, Instagram Read more »
January 22
Senegal: Senegal - Pre-Election Crackdown
Guarantee Fundamental Freedoms, End Arbitrary Detentions and Prosecutions Read more »
January 19
Sierra Leone: Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
74th Pre-Sessional Working Group Read more »