October 09
Ethiopia: Call for a Special Session to Prevent Further Atrocities
Civil society joint letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council Read more »
October 08
Niger: Niger's Junta Tightens Its Grip On Free Expression
Lawyer Tried on Bogus Charges; Journalist Feared Forcibly Disappeared Read more »
Africa: Deportations to African Countries Not Their Own - U.S.
Denied Due Process; Some Returned to Danger in Home Countries Read more »
Uganda: UN Child Rights Committee Calls for Free Pre-Primary Education in Uganda
6 in 10 Ugandan Children Miss Out on Early Learning Read more »
October 07
Sudan: Countries Demonstrate Record Support for UN Sudan Probe Renewal
Gambia, Malawi, Mauritius Join States Pressing for Accountability and Justice Read more »
October 06
Tunisia: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights
Authorities Arrest Protesters Read more »
October 01
Mauritius: Mauritius Rights Body Calls for Marriage Equality
Lawmakers Should Act to Codify Protections Read more »
Central African Republic: A Long Road to Justice in the Central African Republic
First ICC Conviction of Seleka Leader Shows Court's Critical Role Read more »
Tanzania: UK Trial Challenges Gold Industry's 'Responsible Gold' Certification
Families of Tanzanian Mine Victims Seek Justice Read more »
September 30
Libya: Stop Outsourcing Migration Control, Uphold the Rights of Migrants and Refugees in Libya & Tunisia
ICJ/HRW Joint Statement - ID with the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent - HRC63 Read more »
September 25
Niger: Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations At UN Review
Junta Refuses Calls to Free Detainees, Protect LGBT People, Reconsider ICC Withdrawal Read more »
September 24
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Renewed Tigray Fighting Shows Need to Protect Civilians
Fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions erupted on September 22, 2026, between the Ethiopian military and forces aligned with the Tigrayan People's… Read more »
September 22
Niger: Junta Strips 5 More Exiled Critics of Nationality
Latest Crackdown Heightens Rights Concerns Amid Renewed Political Tensions Read more »
South Africa: South African Women Need Protection, Not Warnings
Mysterious Killings Demand Justice and Immediate Action Read more »
September 21
Africa: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes - UN
World Leaders Should Resist Efforts to Weaken Global Body, Key Institutions Read more »
September 09
Ethiopia: Rising Tigray Tensions Test African Union
AU Should Act Before Conflict Escalates Read more »
September 04
Tunisia: Human Rights Watch Updated Briefing Paper On the Human Rights Situation in Tunisia
Update on human rights in Tunisia and the need for international scrutiny Read more »
September 03
Tunisia: Court Upholds Unjust Conspiracy Convictions
Tunisia's Court of Cassation on September 3, 2026, upheld the convictions and heavy sentences of 34 people for "conspiracy against state security" and terrorism offenses in… Read more »
Niger: Prominent Niger Journalist Feared Forcibly Disappeared
Moussa Kaka Went Missing After Leaving Radio Station Read more »
September 02
Tunisia: Civil Society Under Siege
End Criminalization, Targeting of Civil Society Groups and Members Read more »
August 31
Nigeria: Foreign Aid Bill Endangers Civil Society
National Assembly Should Reject Legislation Read more »
August 26
Zambia: Closing Courts Curbs Access to Justice
Closing Coincided with Deadline for Challenging Election Results Read more »
August 25
Tunisia: Call for Action On the Human Rights Crisis in Tunisia At the Human Rights Council
Excellencies, Read more »
August 21
Chad: Political Opponents Freed
Conviction of Former Prime Minister, Political Opponents Should Be Vacated Read more »
Sudan: To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland)
Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's mandate and ensure adequate resources for investigations and reporting Read more »
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