October 09, 2023
Kenya: Chained, Locked Up, and Abused ... Because of a Disability
Sitting in a dusty courtyard of the Holy Ghost Coptic Church in Kisumu city, in western Kenya, I heard Paul (a pseudonym), approaching before I saw him. Clink. Clink. Clink. The… Read more »
Sudan: UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan
Human Rights Council to Vote on Initiative to Investigate Abuses Read more »
September 21, 2023
Tunisia: Migration Obsession Is Killing EU's Commitment to Human Rights
The Next Victim of the Bloc's Migration Obsession May Well be Itself Read more »
September 25, 2023
Guinea: Guinea - Significant Progress in 2009 Massacre Trial
14 Years On, Over 50 Victims Finally Heard; International Support Needed Read more »
September 28, 2023
Ethiopia: Principled Action Required to Ensure Ongoing International Scrutiny On Ethiopia
HRW Oral Statement - ID with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia - HRC54 Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Journalist Denied Bail in Congo
Stanis Bujakera Spends Third Week in Detention on Dubious Charges Read more »
October 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Human Rights Council - EU Fails Ethiopia's Victims
No Action Following Scathing Report Highlighting UN's Prevention Role Read more »
October 05, 2023
Mauritius: Mauritius Supreme Court Declares Anti-Gay Law Unconstitutional
Two landmark judgments of the Supreme Court of Mauritius have struck down the provision in the Criminal Code that outlawed consensual sex between men, rejecting the law as a… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Submission to the UN Committee Against Torture
78th Session Read more »
September 28, 2023
Tunisia: EU Commission Should Stop Ignoring Tunisia's Abuses Against Migrants
Migration Control Funding Could Perpetuate Human Rights Violations Read more »
Africa: Xenophobia Rears Its Ugly Head in South Africa
South Africa has been grappling with sporadic and sometimes lethal xenophobic harassment and violence against African and Asian foreign nationals living in the country, including… Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Rights Body Should Extend Ethiopia Investigations
European Union Should Lead Action to Preserve International Scrutiny of Rights Crisis 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 »
September 15, 2023
Egypt: U.S. to Provide Security Assistance Despite Repression
Biden Administration Waives Rights Conditions; Only Small Fraction of Aid Withheld Read more »
September 13, 2023
Kenya: Ban Use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Most Pesticides in Kenya are Harmful to Health, Environment, Study Finds Read more »
September 07, 2023
Sudan: US Imposes Sanctions On Abusive Commanders in Sudan
Crucial Step Toward Accountability for Rapid Support Force Abuses Read more »
South Africa: South Africa At the G20 - It's About More Than Just the 'Vibes'
President Cyril Ramaphosa visits India for the Group of 20 meeting this week. South Africa seems to be riding high after hosting a BRICS Summit with India's leader, Narendra Modi,… Read more »
Ethiopia: 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council - Ethiopia - Renew the Mandate of the ICHREE
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council Read more »
September 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Q&A - Justice for Serious International Crimes Committed in Ethiopia
Two years after the outbreak on November 3, 2020 of armed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, the two main warring parties signed a cessation of hostilities agreement, ending… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Sudan: Joint Letter Calling for Independent Mechanism
The Human Rights Council should establish an independent mechanism on Sudan Read more »
Chad: Troubling Development for Free Speech
Authorities Suspend News Site Read more »
August 28, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Rights Abusers in Eastern DR Congo
For First Time, Senior Rwandan Commander Targeted for Backing M23 Read more »
August 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding
Release All Those Detained; Repeal Abusive Anti-Gay Law Read more »
August 29, 2023
Burundi: Burundi - Free Journalist Held for a Year
Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations Read more »