August 03, 2023
Egypt: Saudi Arabia - Psychiatrist Jailed After Salary Dispute
Likely Unfair Trial, Arbitrary Detention on 'Terrorism' Charges Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe - Repression, Violence Loom Over August Election
Abusive Laws, Partisan Government Agencies Undermine Free, Fair Vote Read more »
July 31, 2023
Central African Republic: Referendum Threatens Democracy
At the end of July, citizens in the Central African Republic will vote on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to run for president again… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Rwanda: EU Sanctions Congo, Rwanda Army Officers
To Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill, Says Human Rights Watch
Parliament Should Strengthen Oversight, Further Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers Read more »
Niger: Rights At Risk Since Military Coup - Human Rights Watch
Military Authorities Should Ensure Respect for Fundamental Rights Read more »
July 25, 2023
West Africa: Letter From Human Rights Watch to AU and ECOWAS Commissions Regarding Tunisia Migrants Rights Abuses
H.E. Amb. Minata Samate Cessouma Read more »
July 24, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly Militia Raid On Ituri's Displaced
Congolese Army, UN Peacekeepers Should Increase Protection Read more »
Mali: New Atrocities by Army, Apparent Wagner Fighters
AU, ECOWAS Should Press for End to Violations, Urge Accountability Read more »
Ethiopia: Oromo Opposition Leaders Held Up to Three Years Despite Court Orders - HRW
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release seven Oromo opposition figures arbitrarily detained for around three years purely for their political role, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Nigeria: Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria
Summary Read more »
July 20, 2023
Zambia: Clean Up Toxic Lead Waste At Mine Site
Kabwe Youth Activists Urge Action in Video Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Court Orders Compensation to Torture Victim
Ensure Justice for All Victims of Abuse, Enforced Disappearance Read more »
Mauritius: Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of the Republic of Mauritius
45th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review Read more »
July 19, 2023
Tunisia: No Safe Haven for Black Migrants, Refugees
The Tunisian police, military, and national guard including the coast guard have committed serious abuses against Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, Human Rights… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Questions Remain Over Journalist's Suspicious Death
Six Months Later, Still No Effective Investigation into John Williams Ntwali's Death Read more »
Egypt: Civil Society Organizations Condemn Sentencing of Egyptian Academic and Researcher Patrick George Zaki
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, condemn the three-year prison sentence handed down to human rights researcher at the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Officials Threaten Protesters With Violence
Authorities Should Curb Hostile Rhetoric, Hold Police Accountable Read more »
July 14, 2023
Mali: Girls' Basketball Coach Gets Life Ban for Sex Abuse
The International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) sanctions on top women's basketball officials in Mali confirm the responsibility to remedy systemic abuse of young athletes, Human… Read more »
Sudan: ICC Prosecutor's Pronouncement Should Jumpstart Sudan Response
Stronger International Action Needed to End Atrocities Read more »
July 13, 2023
Guinea: Landmark 2009 Stadium Massacre Trial Back On
Accused Recants Prior Testimony Read more »
Egypt: Civilians Fleeing Sudan Conflict Turned Away
New Entry Restrictions Leave Asylum Seekers in Peril Read more »
Mali: Mounting Militant Armed Group Killings, Rape
UN Peacekeepers' Departure Complicates Efforts for Security; Provide Aid Read more »
July 12, 2023
Tunisia: EU Lawmakers Call Out Commission Inaction On Rights Decline in Tunisia
EU Parliament Members Call for Release of Jailed Critics Read more »
July 11, 2023
Cameroon: Planned Visit by French LGBTQI+ Expert Met with Online Hate
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Cameroon are all too aware of homophobic rhetoric and violent attacks against them. This has been highlighted… Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
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