June 22
Burkina Faso: Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On
Authorities Need to Immediately Release Atiana Serge Oulon Read more »
June 08
Zimbabwe: Opposition Activist Acquitted, Freed After 7 Months
Government Weaponizes Criminal Justice System for Political Purposes Read more »
May 20
South Africa: Stop Scapegoating Migrants, Ensure Protection, HRW Says on Xenophobia
Stop Scapegoating Migrants; Ensure Protection Measures, Accountability Read more »
May 08
Rwanda: Govt Critic Dies in Prison On Release Day
Investigate Authorities' Claims of Overdose Read more »
April 28
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan
Rapid Mobilization Risks Fueling Abuses, Weakening Protections Read more »
April 24
Zimbabwe: Crackdown On Student Protesters Intensifies
End Attacks; Respect Freedom of Expression Over Presidential Term Extension Read more »
April 22
Ethiopia: Persecution of Tigrayans Unrelenting
Rights Abusers Still in Power in Western Tigray; Returns Unsafe Read more »
March 30
Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen
Adopt Measures, Ensure Justice, to Protect Civilians in Conflict Areas Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians
Ensure Civilian Protection, Investigate Attacks Support Victims Read more »
March 16
South Sudan: Corruption-Linked Arrests in South Sudan Raise Questions
Are Accountability Efforts Credible or a Farce? Read more »
March 05
Angola: Angola's President Signs Repressive Civil Society Law
New Legislation Undermines Freedom of Association, Expression Read more »
February 24
Cameroon: Massacre Trial Short On Justice
UN Should Support Victims' Appeal, Reparations Read more »
February 17
Mauritius: The Injustice in Chagos Continues
Last year's deal handed sovereignty to Mauritius but did not resolve US and UK responsibility for crimes against the islands' Indigenous people - the Chagossians. Read more »
January 26
Sudan: ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur
Prosecutor Briefs UN Security Council Amid US Attacks on the Court Read more »
January 19
Mozambique: Mozambique - Police Linked to Killings of Artisanal Miners
Ensure Immediate Impartial Investigations in Nampula Province Read more »
January 15
Uganda: Uganda - Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights
Authorities Should Immediately Restore Full Internet Access; Uphold Election Integrity Read more »
January 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Justice Elusive for UN Experts Murdered in DR Congo
Congolese Rights Body Urges 'Masterminds' to be Held to Account for 2017 Killings Read more »
January 09
Niger: Niger's New Emergency Law Threatens Rights
Decree Grants Authorities Sweeping Powers Amid Deepening Repression Read more »
December 15, 2025
Sudan: ICC Sentences Former Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years
Governments Should Back ICC, Pursue Additional Accountability Efforts Read more »
December 11, 2025
Mozambique: Thousands Displaced in Poor Conditions
Provide Adequate Support to Civilians Fleeing Fighting in Northeast Read more »
December 09, 2025
Tunisia: Prominent Activists Held in 'Conspiracy Case'
Overturn Unjust Convictions; End Arbitrarily Detention Read more »
December 08, 2025
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Restores Death Penalty
A Step Backward as Human Rights Are Under Threat Read more »
November 12, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: Trial of Ex-Congolese Warlord Important Step for Justice
Roger Lumbala Faces Crimes Against Humanity Charges in French Court Read more »
November 07, 2025
Kenya: New Cybercrime Amendments Threaten Online Expression
Authorities Should Repeal Provisions that Undermine Free Speech Read more »
November 06, 2025
Niger: Journalists in Niger Arrested Under Cybercrime Law
Junta Should Drop Baseless Charges, Respect Freedom of Expression Read more »
