August 02, 2022
Nigeria: What Lay Behind the Brutal Killing of a Nigerian in Italy?
Investigation Should Consider Racist Motivation Read more »
August 08, 2022
Central African Republic: ICC Issues Warrant for Central African Republic Rebel Leader
Seleka Commander Noureddine Adam Wanted for War Crimes Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Insecurity Grips Nation's Capital
Attacks, Threats by Multiple Groups Raise Serious Concerns Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Police Impunity Raises Election Risk
Authorities Yet to Investigate Killings by Security Forces Linked to 2017 Voting Read more »
August 01, 2022
Libya: EU's Drone Is Another Threat to Migrants and Refugees
Frontex Aerial Surveillance Facilitates Return to Abuse in Libya Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Concerns Over Possible Violence if Presidential Poll is Disputed
In the August 9 general election, Kenyans will vote for members of county assemblies, county governors, members of the national assembly and senate, and the successor to President… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Tunisia: Questions and Answers On the Draft Constitution
July 25 Referendum on a Text Weak in Rights Safeguards Read more »
July 07, 2022
Egypt: Flawed Investigation Into Death in Custody
Missed Opportunity for Justice Read more »
July 05, 2022
South Africa: How South Africa's Abandoned Mines Prey on Local Communities
Government inaction leaving communities at risk Read more »
July 06, 2022
Egypt: Arbitrary Travel Bans Throttle Civil Society
Life-Destroying Bans, a Key Tactic Against Lawyers, Journalists, Activists Read more »
June 29, 2022
Morocco: Morocco/Spain - Horrific Migrant Deaths At Melilla Border
Investigate Fully, Preserve Evidence, Ensure Dignified Treatment of the Dead Read more »
June 28, 2022
Sudan: Voices of Protesters Should Be Heard, Not Sidelined
"We are determined in our peacefulness despite the repression that we are confronting." Read more »
June 22, 2022
Ghana: LGBTI Activists in Ghana Sue Over Abusive Arrest and Detention
Unlawful Arrests during Workshop Latest in Anti-LGBTI Campaign Read more »
Sudan: New Deadly Attacks in West Darfur
Strengthen Public Reporting on Individuals, Entities Committing Abuses Read more »
June 10, 2022
Tunisia: Arbitrary Dismissals a Blow to Judicial Independence
Revoke Decree Granting President Power to Remove Judges Read more »
June 17, 2022
Sudan: UN Rights Body Should Maintain Scrutiny On Sudan
Enhanced Interactive Dialogue, HRC 50 Read more »
June 16, 2022
Ethiopia: Invisible Ethnic Cleansing
The World Can't Afford to Ignore Tigray Read more »
June 13, 2022
Eritrea: Statement to the Human Rights Council On Eritrea
As repression in Eritrea shows no sign of abating, we welcome the Special Rapporteur's report. Read more »
Rwanda: Jailed Critic Denounces Torture in Prison
A prominent Rwandan YouTube commentator has accused prison authorities of beating him and other jailed critics, Human Rights Watch said today. In a statement at a court hearing in… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Egypt: Egypt's Response to Torture - Punish the Victims
Trial of Alleged Torture Victims Displays Ingrained Impunity Read more »
Tunisia: Arbitrary Dismissals a Blow to Judicial Independence
Revoke Decree Granting President Power to Remove Judges Read more »
June 06, 2022
Uganda: Omoro By-Election Marred By Abuses
Investigate Violations; Stop Repressing the Opposition Read more »
June 01, 2022
South Sudan: Execution-Style Killings Emblematic of Impunity by Army
Release Detained Civilians; Ensure Justice and Reparations for Victims Read more »
May 31, 2022
Libya: Russia's Wagner Group Set Landmines Near Tripoli
ICC Prosecutor Should Investigate Use of Unlawful Mines, Booby Traps Read more »
May 26, 2022
Algeria: Algeria Targets Diaspora Critics
Efforts to Crush Domestic Protests Reaches Algerians Abroad Read more »