November 14
Sudan: Sudan - UN Acts On Abusive Commanders
Security Council's First Sanctions on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Read more »
November 13
Africa: Addressing 'Obstetric Violence' in Africa
Abuse in Health Care System Amounts to Violence Against Women Read more »
Libya: Libyan Minister's 'Morality' Measures Would Violate Women's Rights
Government Should Forcefully Disavow Regressive Proposals Read more »
November 11
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty
Restoring Cruel, Irreversible Punishment a Huge Step Back for Rights Read more »
November 10
Sudan: Rapid Support Forces Target Civilians
Widespread Attacks in Central Region Highlight Urgent Need to Protect Civilians Read more »
November 07
Mauritius: Mauritius Ends Social Media Ban Ahead of Elections
Authorities Should Ensure An Unrestricted Civic And Political Space Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Court Hears Case On Secluding, Restraining Patients
Court Has Opportunity to Strike Down Abusive Practice Read more »
November 06
Mozambique: Post-Election Internet Restrictions Hinder Rights
The Mozambican authorities should immediately end internet restrictions imposed since October 25, 2024, and restore full access to social media platforms, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
Mali: New Law 'Disastrous; for LGBTQI+ People
Suspend Discriminatory and Stigmatizing Criminal Offense Read more »
November 05
Kenya: End Criminal Charges for Taking Part in Protests - HRW
Kenyan security forces abducted, arbitrarily arrested, tortured, and killed perceived leaders of the anti-Finance Bill protests between June and August 2024, Human Rights Watch… Read more »
November 04
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi's Call for Constitutional Commission Raises Rights Concerns
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, during a speech in Kisangani on October 23, proposed steps to change the country's constitution, including floating the… Read more »
November 01
Zambia: Zambia Should Stop Harassing Investigative Journalist
Thomas Zgambo Prosecuted for Exposing Corruption, Rights Abuses Read more »
October 30
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Plans for Oil and Gas Auction Unclear
Congolese Coalition, International Partners Call for Permanent Cancellation Read more »
October 29
Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians
Thoroughly Investigate Islamist Armed Group's War Crime at Barsalogho; Ensure Accountability Read more »
Mozambique: Post-Election Protests Violently Repressed
At Least 11 People Killed; Dozens Seriously Injured Read more »
October 28
Africa: Africa Summit - Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan
COMESA Should Work to Curb Atrocities, Protect Civilians, Promote Justice Read more »
October 24
Sudan: UN, African Union Should Take Bold Action to Protect Sudanese Civilians
Deployment of Mission to Protect Civilians Can't Wait Read more »
Mozambique: Observers Raise Serious Concerns About Election Credibility
Authorities Should Respond to Demonstrations by Respecting Rights Read more »
Nigeria: Hope or Hardship for Nigeria? Tinubu's Economic Reforms and Their Fallout
Nigeria is grappling with its worst cost of living crisis in nearly 30 years - and President Bola Tinubu, who was praised as a "renewer of hope" just last year, is partially… Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Court Overturns Landmark Marital Rape Conviction
Strengthen Laws on Violence Against Women Read more »
October 22
Burkina Faso: African Rights Commission - Press Burkina Faso On Rights
Country Review Should Focus on Civilian Protection, Civic Space, Accountability Read more »
October 21
Africa: Include Girls' Voices in Making of Maternal Health Laws
African Girls Face Barriers to Prenatal, Intrapartum, and Post-Natal Care Read more »
October 17
Ethiopia: Fighting, Abuses in Amhara Camps Put Sudanese Refugees at Risk - HRW
Recent fighting between Ethiopian government forces and Fano militias in the northwestern Amhara region has put Sudanese refugees in and around camps near the Sudan border at grave… Read more »
Ethiopia: Sudanese Refugees Narrate Agonizing Experience Inside Ethiopia
Refugees in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia Read more »
Guinea: 100 Days Later, Guinean Opponents Still Disappeared
Authorities Should Locate, Release Activists and Investigate Allegations of Torture Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
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