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 »
November 09, 2023
Central Africa: DR Congo - System Vulnerability of the Kivu Security Tracker
Partner organizations involved in the Kivu Security Tracker (KST) were recently made aware of a security vulnerability in its database. The KST tracks and publicly reports… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Emergency Law Targets Dissidents
Burkina Faso's military junta is using a sweeping emergency law against perceived dissidents to expand its crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Between November 4… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: It's Time to Support Africa's Maternal Community Health Workers
The world recently marked the United Nations' first International Day of Care and Support, recognizing the work that goes into the upkeep of millions of households and families… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Opposition Parliament Member Allegedly Abducted, Tortured
Authorities Should Urgently, Impartially, and Transparently Investigate Attacks Read more »
November 02, 2023
Uganda: Oil Pipeline Protests Stifled - HRW
Environmental Defenders Face Harassment, Intimidation, Arbitrary Arrests Read more »
November 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Atrocities Mar Ceasefire Anniversary - HRW
Abuses, Impunity Amid Waning International Attention Read more »
Egypt: Dozens of Peaceful Protesters Detained
Severe Assembly Restrictions Undermine Political Participation Read more »
October 30, 2023
Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions
Support Monitoring, Housing, Independent Living, Job Training Read more »
Africa: United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)
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Africa: COP28 - Climate Action Requires Upholding Rights
Governments Should Confront UAE on Rights Record, Commit to Ending Fossil Fuel Read more »
October 29, 2023
Africa: Israel/Palestine - Grave Concerns for Civilians in Ground Offensive
Laws of War Protect Those Who Can't, Don't Flee 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 20, 2023
Chad: Chad - a Year On, Victims Await Justice
Impunity for "Black Thursday" as Political Space Closes Read more »
October 18, 2023
Africa: Israel - Unlawful Gaza Blockade Deadly for Children
Denial of Water, Fuel, Electricity Endangers Lives Read more »
October 13, 2023
Cameroon: Video Shows Killing By Armed Separatists
Separatist Leaders Should Rein in Fighters; Cameroon's Partners Should Impose Sanctions Read more »
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: Closing Political Space Ahead of Referendum
Warrant for Opposition Leader; Dozens of Members Arrested Read more »
Chad: Chad: Closing Political Space Ahead of Referendum
Warrant for Opposition Leader; Dozens of Members Arrested Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Global Playbook of Abuse to Silence Critics
Rwandan authorities and their proxies are using violence, judicial mechanisms, and intimidation to try to silence criticism from Rwandans living around the world, Human Rights… Read more »
Tunisia: African Migrants Intercepted at Sea, Expelled
The Tunisian National Guard collectively expelled over 100 migrants from multiple African countries to the border with Algeria on September 18 and 20, 2023, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
Rwanda: UK - Abandon Rwanda Asylum Transfer Plan
Rwandan authorities and their proxies are using violence, judicial mechanisms, and intimidation to try to silence criticism from Rwandans living around the world, Human Rights… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Repression Across Borders
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