September 02, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Extend the Expert Commission's Mandate
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland) Read more »
August 31, 2022
Ethiopia: Civilians in Western Oromia Left Unprotected
Armed Group Kills Hundreds of Amharas in June Massacre; Independent Inquiries Needed Read more »
Ethiopia: Confronting Ethiopia's Abusive Siege
The United Nations' first chartered ship carrying Ukrainian grain, which had been sitting in blockaded silos as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion, set sail on August 16.… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Niger: New Niger Order Protects Girls' Rights to Education
Girls in nearly a third of African countries face significant barriers to education when they become pregnant. But this is changing. In 2019, the government of Niger adopted an… Read more »
Africa: Across Africa, Many Young Mothers Face Education Barriers
African Union Guidance, Policy Reforms Needed to Ensure Girls Continue Education Read more »
Egypt: Videos Show North Sinai Executions - Human Rights Watch
Rein in Army-Aligned Militias; Prosecute Those Responsible Read more »
Niger: New Niger Law Protects Girls' Rights to Education
Girls in nearly a third of African countries face significant barriers to education when they become pregnant. But this is changing. In 2019, Niger passed a law directing schools… Read more »
August 19, 2022
South Sudan: South Sudan - Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of the Child
Human Rights Watch presents this updated submission in advance of the 91st session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child to assess South Sudan's implementation of the… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Seeks "Exceptional" Treatment By the IMF
Egypt is seeking a new loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address the fallout from a sharp increase in prices that has had devastating impacts on people's economic… Read more »
August 18, 2022
South Sudan: Use Peace Deal Extension for Reforms
Delay Shouldn't Perpetuate Abuses Read more »
Burundi: Joint Letter By NGOs to the United Nations Human Rights Council
Burundi: Extend the Special Rapporteur's mandate Read more »
August 16, 2022
Cameroon: Activist in Cameroon Detained Again
Authorities Should Release Abdul Karim Ali Read more »
August 15, 2022
Africa: World Cup Abuses Harm Children, Families of Migrant Workers
FIFA Has Opportunity to Remedy Adverse Impact on Children Read more »
August 12, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Bans Prominent LGBTQ Rights Group
Last week, Uganda's National Bureau for Non-governmental Organizations banned Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), a prominent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)… Read more »
Africa: FIFA/Qatar - Commit to Compensate Abused Migrant Workers
Existing Compensation Mechanisms Critical Starting Point to Fix Longstanding Wrongs Read more »
August 11, 2022
Guinea: Government Dissolves Opposition Coalition
Blow to Democracy, Human Rights Read more »
Cameroon: Army Killings, Disappearances, in North-West Region
Investigate and Prosecute Abusive Security Forces Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Insecurity Grips Nation's Capital
Attacks, Threats by Multiple Groups Raise Serious Concerns Read more »
Mali: Rights Reforms Crucial for Civilian Rule
Ensure Free Speech, Fair Trials During 2-Year Transition Read more »
August 08, 2022
Central African Republic: ICC Issues Warrant for Central African Republic Rebel Leader
Seleka Commander Noureddine Adam Wanted for War Crimes Read more »
Africa: Saving Lives in Time of War
The alternative to war constrained by the laws of armed conflict, or international humanitarian law, is what is known as total war--war fought without any effort to minimize harm… Read more »
August 04, 2022
Africa: Countries Should Remove Barriers That Keep Young Mothers Out of School
Many African governments have made important progress to advance and protect girls' right to education. But tens of thousands of adolescent girls across Africa still face barriers… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Police Impunity Raises Election Risk
Authorities Yet to Investigate Killings by Security Forces Linked to 2017 Voting Read more »
Kenya: Concerns Over Possible Violence if Presidential Poll is Disputed
In the August 9 general election, Kenyans will vote for members of county assemblies, county governors, members of the national assembly and senate, and the successor to President… Read more »
Nigeria: What Lay Behind the Brutal Killing of a Nigerian in Italy?
Investigation Should Consider Racist Motivation Read more »