Tunisia: Many Face Prison Over Debts

Reforms Needed to End Abusive System Read more »

Angola: Repatriated Angolan Children Face Precarious Conditions

Returnees from Namibia Need Adequate Services Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Congolese Researcher Detained

Jean-Jacques Wondo Held Amid Wave of Post-Coup Arrests Read more »

Africa: Beyond Decriminalization of Same-Sex Relations

Across the Middle East and North Africa region, the criminalization of consensual same-sex relations and diverse gender expressions persists, subjecting people identifying as… Read more »

Egypt: Opposition Leader Imprisoned

No Tolerance for Challenging President Sisi Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Justice Needed for 2014 Massacre

Special Criminal Court Offers Crucial Avenue for Accountability Read more »

Rwanda: In Rwanda, Criticism Is Not Welcome

Four Human Rights Watch Researchers Denied Access Over 16 Years Read more »

Tunisia: Authorities Escalate Clampdown On Media, Freedom of Expression

Release Detainees, End Prosecutions for Speech Offenses Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Courts Seek to Silence Rights Defender

Authorities 'Weaponizing' the Courts to Deter Activism Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Uphold Rights, Rule of Law After Failed Coup

Prosecute Participants Fairly; Investigate Possible Summary Killings Read more »

Zambia: Opposition Figure Sentenced for 'Defaming President'

The conviction and sentencing of a leading opposition member to 18 months in prison with hard labor will have a broad chilling effect on the right to freedom of expression in… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Activist Gloria Sengha Abducted

Grave Concern for Gloria Sengha's Possible Enforced Disappearance Read more »

Tunisia: Deepening Civil Society Crackdown

Authorities Target Refugee and Migrant Rights Groups, Activists and Journalists Read more »

Rwanda: Human Rights Watch Researcher Barred

Denial of Entry Reflects Intolerance for Rights Monitoring Read more »

Africa: Oral Statement At the 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission On Human and Peoples' Rights

Your Excellencies, Honorable Chairperson, Honorable Commissioners, Ladies and Gentlemen, Read more »

Mozambique: Child Soldiers Used in Raid On Cabo Delgado Town

Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia Read more »

Chad: Political Transition Ends With Déby's Election

Ex-President's Son Declared Winner; Opponent Killed in Lead Up to the Vote Read more »

Sudan: Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur

Thousands Killed, Half Million Remain Displaced Read more »

Sudan: War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur

1. Human Rights Watch released a new report on abuses by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan against people in West Darfur's capital during 2023. What were the key findings? Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist's Detention Threatens Press Freedom

Immediately Release Daniel Ojukwu if No Charges Brought Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Joint Submission to the Universal Periodic Review

Submitted with Physicians for Human Rights in April 2024 for Ethiopia's 4th Periodic Review Read more »

Mali: Islamist Armed Groups, Ethnic Militias Commit Atrocities

An Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist armed group killed at least 32 civilians, including 3 children, and set fire to over 350 homes in central Mali in January 2024, forcing about 2,000… Read more »

South Africa: Toxic Rhetoric During Run-Up to South Africa's Polls Endangers Migrants

Candidates in South Africa’s forthcoming general elections have been scapegoating and demonizing foreign nationals, risking stoking xenophobic violence, Human Rights Watch… Read more »

Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People

Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya - Floods Threaten Marginalized People

Ensure Speedy Response to Protect Those at Risk Read more »