Africa: Interfaith Discussion On Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians

Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders Speak at Parliament of the World's Religions Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Crackdown On Opposition Ahead of Elections

Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials Read more »

Ethiopia: Saudi Border Guards Killed Hundreds of Ethiopian Refugees - HRW

Systematic Abuses of Ethiopians May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity Read more »

Sudan: Darfur - Rapid Support Forces, Allied Militias Rape Dozens

Governments Should Prioritize Care Services, Independent Investigations Read more »

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 »

North Africa: Middle East and North Africa - Embrace Social Protection for All

Improve Tax Structure, Fulfil Right to Social Security Read more »

Niger: Ensure Safety, Rights of Detained President

Mohamed Bazoum, Family Members Denied Food, Basic Services, Legal Counsel Read more »

Egypt: Electricity Cutbacks Threaten Rights

Address Roots of Crisis; Ensure No Discrimination in Cuts Read more »

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 »

Sudan: New Attacks in Darfur

US Should Press for Concrete Actions During UN Security Council Presidency Read more »

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 »

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 »

Rwanda: EU Sanctions Congo, Rwanda Army Officers

To Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria

Summary Read more »

Zambia: Clean Up Toxic Lead Waste At Mine Site

Kabwe Youth Activists Urge Action in Video Read more »