September 13, 2023
Kenya: Ban Use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Most Pesticides in Kenya are Harmful to Health, Environment, Study Finds Read more »
September 07, 2023
Sudan: US Imposes Sanctions On Abusive Commanders in Sudan
Crucial Step Toward Accountability for Rapid Support Force Abuses Read more »
South Africa: South Africa At the G20 - It's About More Than Just the 'Vibes'
President Cyril Ramaphosa visits India for the Group of 20 meeting this week. South Africa seems to be riding high after hosting a BRICS Summit with India's leader, Narendra Modi,… Read more »
Ethiopia: 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council - Ethiopia - Renew the Mandate of the ICHREE
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Prominent Critic Prosecuted Over Peaceful Speech
Fresh Wave of Prosecutions of Dissidents Read more »
September 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Q&A - Justice for Serious International Crimes Committed in Ethiopia
Two years after the outbreak on November 3, 2020 of armed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, the two main warring parties signed a cessation of hostilities agreement, ending… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Chad: Troubling Development for Free Speech
Authorities Suspend News Site Read more »
Sudan: Joint Letter Calling for Independent Mechanism
The Human Rights Council should establish an independent mechanism on Sudan Read more »
August 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding
Release All Those Detained; Repeal Abusive Anti-Gay Law Read more »
August 29, 2023
Burundi: Burundi - Free Journalist Held for a Year
Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations Read more »
August 28, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Sanctions Rights Abusers in Eastern DR Congo
For First Time, Senior Rwandan Commander Targeted for Backing M23 Read more »
August 27, 2023
Ethiopia: Will the EU and Its Members Stand for Justice in Ethiopia?
Since armed conflict broke out in Tigray in late 2020, the European Union has said that accountability would be central to any renewed engagement with the Ethiopian government. So… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Interfaith Discussion On Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians
Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders Speak at Parliament of the World's Religions Read more »
August 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Crackdown On Opposition Ahead of Elections
Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials Read more »
August 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Saudi Border Guards Killed Hundreds of Ethiopian Refugees - HRW
Systematic Abuses of Ethiopians May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity Read more »
August 17, 2023
Sudan: Darfur - Rapid Support Forces, Allied Militias Rape Dozens
Governments Should Prioritize Care Services, Independent Investigations Read more »
August 15, 2023
Africa: Joint Statement - UAE: Release All Those Unjustly Imprisoned Before COP28
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should release all those unjustly imprisoned in the country before the start of COP28, which will be held at Expo City Dubai between… Read more »
August 14, 2023
North Africa: Middle East and North Africa - Embrace Social Protection for All
Improve Tax Structure, Fulfil Right to Social Security Read more »
August 11, 2023
Niger: Ensure Safety, Rights of Detained President
Mohamed Bazoum, Family Members Denied Food, Basic Services, Legal Counsel Read more »
August 08, 2023
Egypt: Electricity Cutbacks Threaten Rights
Address Roots of Crisis; Ensure No Discrimination in Cuts Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Sudan: Cluster Munitions - South Sudan Accedes to Global Ban
Becomes 112th State Party to International Treaty Read more »
Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Angolan Activists - HRW
Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Abusive Security Force Members Read more »
Tanzania: Critics of Port Deal Arrested - HRW
Respect Freedom of Expression, Right to Protest Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe - Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
We write in advance of the 73rd pre-session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ("the Committee"). We hope this submission will inform the Committee's… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Sudan: New Attacks in Darfur
US Should Press for Concrete Actions During UN Security Council Presidency Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
Website: http://www.hrw.org/
