Congo-Kinshasa: War Crime Convictions in DR Congo for UN Experts' Murders

Investigate Chain of Command Further, Abolish Death Penalty Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Republic Latest 'Third Country' for U.S. Deportees

Don't Forcibly Repatriate People to Iran, Afghanistan, and Other High-Risk Countries Read more »

Mali: Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting

Army, Allied Militias, Islamist Armed Groups Commit Violations with Impunity Read more »

Tunisia: Review EU Approach Toward Tunisia's Human Rights Decline - HRW

Joint CSO Letter Read more »

Sudan: Urgently Address the Situation in and Around El Obeid, Take Bold Steps Towards Atrocity Prevention and Accountability

Civil society joint letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council - HRC62 Read more »

Malawi: Malawi's New National Action Plan On Albinism

For years, efforts to protect the rights of people with albinism in Malawi have rightly focused on ending horrific attacks, killings, abductions, and grave tampering. These efforts… Read more »

Cameroon: Failed Promise to Reduce Gender-Based Violence

Discriminatory Laws, Underinvestment in Public Services Enable Abuse Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Authorities Should Withdraw Abusive Law

Party Orders Forced Conscription; Threatens Dissent Read more »

Burkina Faso: Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On

Authorities Need to Immediately Release Atiana Serge Oulon Read more »

Sudan: Robust Global Action Is Key to Curbing Sudan Atrocities

Translate Warnings into Action to Protect Civilians, Pressure Needed on UAE Read more »

Sudan: Why Isn't the EU Calling Out the UAE for Its Role in the Sudan Crisis?

Late one night in April 2025, a Colombian private military contractor was leaving the United Arab Emirates under unusual circumstances. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan - Urgent Action Needed On Atrocity Prevention and Accountability

This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update of the UN… Read more »

Eritrea: UN Expert Remains Lifeline As Grave Abuses Continue

This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the UN… Read more »

Niger: Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality

Action Highlights Repression, Increases Risk of Statelessness Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Investments in DR Congo Should Address Corruption, Rights

Conduct Rigorous Due Diligence; Maintain Gertler Sanctions Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Engage Communities in Ebola Response

Effective Health Response Needs Transparency, Limited Role for Security Forces Read more »

Mali: Jailed for Calling a Fact a Fact in Mali

Drop Charges, Release Detained Journalists Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda, M23 Forcibly Recruit, Detain Thousands

Rampant Abuses Against Civilians, Ex-Soldiers in Key Eastern Provinces Read more »

Sudan: Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account

Global Actors Should Reject Impunity, Expand International Court Jurisdiction Read more »

Tunisia: Human Rights Watch Briefing Paper On the Human Rights Situation in Tunisia

Update on human rights in Tunisia and the need for international scrutiny Read more »

Africa: NBA Risks 'Sportswashing' Through Its UAE Ties

Emirati Military Support For Group Linked to Atrocities in Sudan Read more »

Egypt: Egypt's Answer to Unjust Detentions Is More Arrests

Families, Lawyers, Former Detainees, and Journalists All Targets Read more »

Zimbabwe: Opposition Activist Acquitted, Freed After 7 Months

Government Weaponizes Criminal Justice System for Political Purposes Read more »

Africa: U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW

Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access Read more »

Africa: Human Rights Assessment of the 2025-2026 US Bilateral Health Agreements

In late 2025 the United States launched bilateral negotiations for health aid as part of the "America First" Global Health Strategy.The agreements were negotiated after the… Read more »