February 28, 2024
Chad: Chadian Commission President Removed At Critical Moment
Mahamat Nour Ahmat Ibédou Ensured Human Rights Body's Independence Read more »
February 27, 2024
Burkina Faso: Abductions Used to Crack Down On Dissent
Locate 'Disappeared'; Investigate Abusive Conscription; Hold Abusers to Account Read more »
Algeria: Algerian Activist Keeps Up Fight From Abroad
Zakaria Hannache Continues to Monitor Crackdown from New Home in Canada Read more »
February 26, 2024
Egypt: Egypt's Al-Sisi Has Caged Himself in
In no conversation with Egyptians in recent months can one avoid hearing how the prices of basic food and commodities are rapidly rising on daily basis, sometimes changing… Read more »
Africa: Israel Not Complying With World Court Order in Genocide Case
The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa's genocide case,… Read more »
South Sudan: Joint NGO Letter Calls for Renewal of UN Commission On Human Rights in South Sudan At Critical Moment
As elections loom, extend vital Human Rights Commission mandate Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Rights Group and Its Director Threatened and Smeared
Reprisals Follow Reports on Gaza Border Activity Read more »
February 15, 2024
Africa: Transnational Repression By Rwanda
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing of February 15, 2024 Read more »
February 14, 2024
Cameroon: Trial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On
Still No Justice for Ngarbuh Victims and Families Read more »
February 13, 2024
Mozambique: Pregnant Students, Adolescent Mothers Don't Get Support, Leave School
Instruct Educators on Obligations, Improve Reproductive Health Services Read more »
February 12, 2024
Senegal: 3 Dead, 60 Injured, at Least 271 Arrested, Journalists Assaulted During Protests
Senegal's authorities should immediately open independent investigations into violence during protests on February 9 and 10, 2024, over delayed elections, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
February 08, 2024
Egypt: Court Punishes Activists for Challenging Al-Sisi
Prison Sentences Aim at Deterring Peaceful Dissent Read more »
February 06, 2024
Sudan: UN Security Council Should Act Against Abusers in Sudan
Darfur Panel of Experts Report Clearly Points to Individual Responsibility for Atrocities Read more »
February 02, 2024
Burkina Faso: What Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Leaving Ecowas Means for Human Rights
Action Will Prevent Citizens from Seeking Justice through ECOWAS Court Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Free Prominent Journalist, Drop Charges
Stanis Bujakera Held Nearly Five Months in Politically Motivated Case Read more »
Malawi: Military's Threats of Arrest Send Journalist Into Hiding
Authorities Should Ensure Media's Safety, Free Expression Rights Read more »
Niger: Another Niger Media Organization Suspended
Authorities Should End Attacks on Press Freedom, Free Expression Read more »
January 31, 2024
Sudan: Sudan Conflict Fuels World's Largest Internal Displacement
Last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 10.7 million people have been uprooted from their homes in Sudan, including 9 million displaced… Read more »
January 30, 2024
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Freed After 595 Days Behind Bars
On Tuesday, a Zimbabwe court sentenced opposition politician Job Sikhala to a suspended two-year prison term after being convicted earlier in January of inciting public violence.… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Should Abandon Dangerous, Authoritarian Rwanda Bill
Bill Seeks to Place UK Government Above the Law Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Food Award for Ethiopia's Premier Ignores Wartime Abuses
Millions of Ethiopians Currently Facing Food Insecurity Read more »
January 29, 2024
Uganda: War Crimes Trial Continues in Uganda After Long Delays
Avoid Further Delays in Thomas Kwoyelo Case and Ensure Remedies for Victims Read more »
January 25, 2024
Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes On Civilians Apparent War Crimes
Impartially Investigate Military's Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »
January 23, 2024
Africa: Meta - Protect LGBT People From Digital Targeting
New #SecureOurSocials Campaign Urges Transparency from Facebook, Instagram Read more »
January 22, 2024
Senegal: Senegal - Pre-Election Crackdown
Guarantee Fundamental Freedoms, End Arbitrary Detentions and Prosecutions Read more »
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