South Sudan: Security Forces Abuse Power in 'Anti-Gang' Crackdown

Mass Arbitrary Arrests; Ill-Treatment; Rape; Forced Conscription, Including Boys Read more »

Egypt: Quash Conviction of Prominent Economist

Dr. Abd al-Khaliq Farouk Appealing 5-Year Sentence for Criticizing Government Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Militia Massacres Civilians Near Kinshasa

National Authorities Need to Address Rising Intercommunal Violence Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Fall of Eastern City Puts Civilians At Risk

Warring Parties Should Protect Population in Uvira; Improve Access to Aid Read more »

Ethiopia: Another Blow to Media Freedom in Ethiopia

Attacks on Deutsche Welle Underscore Broader Threat to the Independent Press Read more »

Sudan: ICC Sentences Former Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years

Governments Should Back ICC, Pursue Additional Accountability Efforts Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: EU Must Act to Save Lives and End Impunity in Eastern DRC

The fall of Uvira, the second largest city in South Kivu province, to the Rwandan-backed armed group March 23 Movement (M23) on 10 December must catalyse the European Union (EU)… Read more »

Mozambique: Thousands Displaced in Poor Conditions

Provide Adequate Support to Civilians Fleeing Fighting in Northeast Read more »

Tunisia: Prominent Activists Held in 'Conspiracy Case'

Overturn Unjust Convictions; End Arbitrarily Detention Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Restores Death Penalty

A Step Backward as Human Rights Are Under Threat Read more »

Tanzania: Crackdown Ahead of Planned Protests

Respect Right to Peaceful Protest; Free Arbitrarily Detained Activists Read more »

Tanzania: 'Multilateral Engagement Key to Preventing Further Deterioration of Human Rights Situation '

To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Accord Offers Promises, but Little More

Congo, Rwanda Will Need to Confront Civilian Protection, Lack of Accountability Read more »

Cameroon: Prominent Opposition Leader Dies in Custody

Investigate Possible Negligence in Care of Anicet Ekane Read more »

Zambia: An Opportunity to Address Mining Abuses Globally

States Should Support Colombian Initiative for Minerals Treaty Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Concerns Over Crucial Election

Barriers, Xenophobia, Weakening Oversight Could Undermine Vote's Credibility Read more »

Nigeria: Renewed Spate of School Kidnappings

Ensure Safe Release of Victims, Protect Schools from Attacks Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia - Abusive Prosecutions of Refugee Group

Drop Charges, Release Those Detained Read more »

Ethiopia: Alarm Bells Go Off On Ethiopia

Concerned Governments Should Act to Prevent Further Abuses Read more »

Egypt: Egypt - African Commission Should Act to Protect Rights

Government and Commissioner's Reports Exclude Key Violations Read more »

West Africa: EU Should Focus On Civilian Safety in Sahel Region

When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asked EU's newly appointed top diplomat Kaja Kallas in September 2024 to develop a "renewed approach to the Sahel," she sent… Read more »

South Sudan: UN Security Council Should Resist South Sudan Attempt to Undermine Peacekeepers

High Stakes as Civilians Need Urgent Protection Read more »

Mali: A Family Erased in Mali

Apparent Military Drone Strike Kills Civilians Read more »

Mali: Army, Militias Massacre Villagers in Central Region

African Union Should Urgently Take Action to Promote Accountability for Abuses Read more »

Tunisia: Overturn Unjust 'Conspiracy' Trial Convictions

End Sham Trial; Release Those Arbitrarily Detained Read more »