February 12
Senegal: 3 Dead, 60 Injured, at Least 271 Arrested, Journalists Assaulted During Protests
Senegal's authorities should immediately open independent investigations into violence during protests on February 9 and 10, 2024, over delayed elections, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
February 02
Niger: Another Niger Media Organization Suspended
Authorities Should End Attacks on Press Freedom, Free Expression Read more »
Burkina Faso: What Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Leaving Ecowas Means for Human Rights
Action Will Prevent Citizens from Seeking Justice through ECOWAS Court Read more »
January 25
Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes On Civilians Apparent War Crimes
Impartially Investigate Military's Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »
January 22
Senegal: Senegal - Pre-Election Crackdown
Guarantee Fundamental Freedoms, End Arbitrary Detentions and Prosecutions Read more »
January 19
Sierra Leone: Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
74th Pre-Sessional Working Group Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Erroneous Military Airstrike
Ensure Justice, Accountability, Compensate Victims for Devastating Loss Read more »
December 04, 2023
Ghana: Invest More in Mental Health Services
New Video Shows People Living Rich Lives with Community Support Read more »
November 08, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Emergency Law Targets Dissidents
Burkina Faso's military junta is using a sweeping emergency law against perceived dissidents to expand its crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Between November 4… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions
Support Monitoring, Housing, Independent Living, Job Training Read more »
October 26, 2023
Niger: Authorities Putting Rights At Risk - Human Rights Watch
Release Those Arbitrarily Held, Ensure Free Expression, Curtail Violence Read more »
October 13, 2023
Cameroon: Video Shows Killing By Armed Separatists
Separatist Leaders Should Rein in Fighters; Cameroon's Partners Should Impose Sanctions 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 »
August 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding
Release All Those Detained; Repeal Abusive Anti-Gay Law Read more »
August 11, 2023
Niger: Ensure Safety, Rights of Detained President
Mohamed Bazoum, Family Members Denied Food, Basic Services, Legal Counsel 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 »
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
Mali: New Atrocities by Army, Apparent Wagner Fighters
AU, ECOWAS Should Press for End to Violations, Urge Accountability Read more »
July 13, 2023
Guinea: Landmark 2009 Stadium Massacre Trial Back On
Accused Recants Prior Testimony Read more »
July 14, 2023
Mali: Girls' Basketball Coach Gets Life Ban for Sex Abuse
The International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) sanctions on top women's basketball officials in Mali confirm the responsibility to remedy systemic abuse of young athletes, Human… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Mali: Mounting Militant Armed Group Killings, Rape
UN Peacekeepers' Departure Complicates Efforts for Security; Provide Aid Read more »
July 11, 2023
Cameroon: Planned Visit by French LGBTQI+ Expert Met with Online Hate
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Cameroon are all too aware of homophobic rhetoric and violent attacks against them. This has been highlighted… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Mali: Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of the Child
We write in advance of the 96th pre-session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (the "Committee") and its review of Mali. This submission focuses on children's rights… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, 'Disappearances' By the Army
Respect Rights in Counterinsurgency Operations; Ensure Accountability Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
Website: http://www.hrw.org/
