October 03, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Agrees to End Military Detention of Children
Pledges Swift Reintegration Support for Boko Haram Suspects Read more »
September 15, 2022
Egypt: Egyptian Government Hides Behind UN Ahead of COP27
Authorities Fail to Respond to Central Report Findings Read more »
August 31, 2022
Ethiopia: Confronting Ethiopia's Abusive Siege
The United Nations' first chartered ship carrying Ukrainian grain, which had been sitting in blockaded silos as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion, set sail on August 16.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Civilians in Western Oromia Left Unprotected
Armed Group Kills Hundreds of Amharas in June Massacre; Independent Inquiries Needed Read more »
August 16, 2022
Cameroon: Activist in Cameroon Detained Again
Authorities Should Release Abdul Karim Ali Read more »
August 15, 2022
Africa: World Cup Abuses Harm Children, Families of Migrant Workers
FIFA Has Opportunity to Remedy Adverse Impact on Children Read more »
August 11, 2022
Cameroon: Army Killings, Disappearances, in North-West Region
Investigate and Prosecute Abusive Security Forces Read more »
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 »
May 12, 2021
Cameroon: Transgender Women Given Five-Years in Prison
Release Trans Women, End Anti-LGBT Persecution Read more »
January 18, 2018
Kenya: Both Elections Marred by Human Rights Abuses - Report
On August 8, Kenya's electoral commission declared incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta winner for a second term, amid opposition and civil society claims of fraud. The elections… Read more »
September 08, 2011
Libya: Secret Intelligence Documents Discovered
Human Rights Watch discovered in Tripoli tens of thousands of archived documents containing evidence of crimes - such as the US and UK governments' complicity in torture -… Read more »
May 31, 2007
Sierra Leone: Questions and Answers on Charles Taylor's Trial Before the Special Court for Sierra Leone
1. Who is Charles Taylor? Read more »
Liberia: Ex-President Charles Taylor Goes on Trial
The trial beginning June 4 of former Liberian President Charles Taylor for war crimes committed during Sierra Leone's 11-year brutal armed conflict sends a strong signal that… Read more »
January 16, 2006
Rwanda: Historic Ruling Expected for Former President And Seven Others
The Supreme Court of Rwanda is scheduled to rule January 17 on the bid by former president Pasteur Bizimungu and seven others to have their convictions on charges of having formed… Read more »