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 »
June 05, 2023
Senegal: Senegal - Violent Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent
Investigate Deaths, Injuries; Release Political Prisoners; Ensure Free Assembly Read more »
June 15, 2023
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities By Islamist Armed Groups
Summary Killings, Looting, Arson Committed with Impunity Read more »
June 13, 2023
Guinea: Guinea, Donors Should Find Way to Resume Stadium Massacre Trial
Landmark Proceedings Suspended Over Payments for Legal Assistance Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: No Justice for Civilians Killed in Airstrike
The Nigerian authorities have provided little information and no justice for a military airstrike on January 24, 2023 that killed 39 civilians and injured at least 6 others, Human… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: A Human Rights Agenda for Nigeria
The former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emerged as the winner of Nigeria's closely watched presidential elections held in February 2023. Despite repeated calls to… Read more »
Nigeria: New Govt Should Improve On Human Rights
Nigeria's incoming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should ensure that human rights are central to all his policies both at home and abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in an agenda… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Sierra Leone: Centre Girls' Voices in Education Reforms
New Law Should Require Greater Inclusion of Pregnant Girls, Young Mothers Read more »
May 04, 2023
Burkina Faso: Army Linked to Massacre of 156 Civilians
African Union, United Nations Should Press for Credible, Independent Inquiry Read more »
April 04, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels Two French Reporters
Reverse Expulsions, Protect Media Freedom Read more »
February 27, 2023
Senegal: Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of the Child
We write in advance of the 95th pre-session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and its review of Senegal. This submission focuses on barriers to realizing the right to… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Nigeria: Cluster Munitions - Nigeria Ratifies Global Ban
Becomes 111th State Party to International Treaty Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Elections Remain Risky for Many Citizens
Nigeria's presidential and federal legislative elections, which took place over the past weekend, were a mix of experiences for voters. While many voted safely despite delays, some… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Guinea: Guinea Stadium Massacre Trial Marches On
After Hearing Accused, Victims Take the Stand Read more »