September 28, 2023
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 »
September 07, 2023
Egypt: Egypt - Prominent Critic Prosecuted Over Peaceful Speech
Fresh Wave of Prosecutions of Dissidents 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 »
August 29, 2023
Burundi: Burundi - Free Journalist Held for a Year
Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations Read more »
August 27, 2023
Ethiopia: Will the EU and Its Members Stand for Justice in Ethiopia?
Since armed conflict broke out in Tigray in late 2020, the European Union has said that accountability would be central to any renewed engagement with the Ethiopian government. So… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Interfaith Discussion On Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians
Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders Speak at Parliament of the World's Religions Read more »
August 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Saudi Border Guards Killed Hundreds of Ethiopian Refugees - HRW
Systematic Abuses of Ethiopians May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity Read more »
August 15, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement - UAE: Release All Those Unjustly Imprisoned Before COP28
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should release all those unjustly imprisoned in the country before the start of COP28, which will be held at Expo City Dubai between… Read more »
August 14, 2023
North Africa: Middle East and North Africa - Embrace Social Protection for All
Improve Tax Structure, Fulfil Right to Social Security Read more »
August 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe - Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
We write in advance of the 73rd pre-session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ("the Committee"). We hope this submission will inform the Committee's… Read more »
Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Angolan Activists - HRW
Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Abusive Security Force Members Read more »
Tanzania: Critics of Port Deal Arrested - HRW
Respect Freedom of Expression, Right to Protest Read more »
August 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe - Repression, Violence Loom Over August Election
Abusive Laws, Partisan Government Agencies Undermine Free, Fair Vote Read more »
Egypt: Saudi Arabia - Psychiatrist Jailed After Salary Dispute
Likely Unfair Trial, Arbitrary Detention on 'Terrorism' Charges Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Rights At Risk Since Military Coup - Human Rights Watch
Military Authorities Should Ensure Respect for Fundamental Rights Read more »
South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill, Says Human Rights Watch
Parliament Should Strengthen Oversight, Further Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers Read more »
July 25, 2023
West Africa: Letter From Human Rights Watch to AU and ECOWAS Commissions Regarding Tunisia Migrants Rights Abuses
H.E. Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma Read more »
July 21, 2023
Nigeria: Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria
Summary Read more »
July 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Oromo Opposition Leaders Held Up to Three Years Despite Court Orders - HRW
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release seven Oromo opposition figures arbitrarily detained for around three years purely for their political role, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Mauritius: Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of the Republic of Mauritius
45th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review Read more »