August 21
Sudan: Sudan - Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's Mandate and Ensure Adequate Resources for Investigations and Reporting
Joint letter from civil society organizations ahead of HRC63 Read more »
August 20
Mali: Russia's 'Africa Corps' Massacres Villagers
9 Civilians Killed, Homes Burned in Islamist Armed Group-Held Village Read more »
August 18
Senegal: U.S. Sanctions Two More International Criminal Court Officials
The United States government on August 18, 2026, designated two additional International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for sanctions under an executive order issued by President… Read more »
August 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Growing Assault On Independent Media
Addis Standard Editor Detained, Newsroom Raided Read more »
August 05
Africa: External Actors Pressing 'Family Values' in Africa
Backing Outside Political Agendas Carries a Human Rights Cost Read more »
August 04
Uganda: Opposition Politician Tortured, Faces Abusive Charges
Investigate Ill-Treatment Allegations; Drop Charges Read more »
Mali: Journalist in Mali Sentenced to a Year in Prison
Quash Charges and Release Chahana Takiou Read more »
August 03
Zimbabwe: Still No Accountability for Zimbabwe's 2018 Abuses
End Culture of Impunity; Implement Commission's Recommendations Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Official Confirms Oil Pollution Findings
Hydrocarbons Ministry Expects Full Audit of Oil Company by Late September Read more »
July 31
Mali: Russia's 'Africa Corps' Airstrikes Kill Civilians
Apparent Indiscriminate Attack in Village Held by Islamist Armed Group Read more »
July 29
South Sudan: South Sudan - Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria
Many Fled Attacks by Government Forces, Allies in Nagero County Read more »
July 27
Congo-Kinshasa: Oil Company Operations Pose Grave Pollution Threat
Transparency Needed to Address Health Risks to Nearby Communities Read more »
July 23
Uganda: Uganda's Military Forcibly Disappears Opposition Politician
Political Opponents, Critics Face Arrests Read more »
Niger: 3 Years of Military Rule Deepens Human Rights Crisis
Security Threat Spurs Crackdown on Political Opposition, Civil Society, Media Read more »
July 22
Nigeria: Boko Haram Trials Ineffective, Flawed
Prioritize Serious International Crimes, Ensure Credible Trials Read more »
July 21
Sudan: U.S. Congress Should Pass Legislation On Sudan
Immediate Action Needed to Protect Civilians, Bolster Accountability Read more »
July 20
Morocco: Free Outspoken Moroccan Rap Star
Imprisoned, Charged for 'Insulting Royalty' Read more »
July 16
Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics
Targeting Opposition Figures, Journalists; Violating Fundamental Rights Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Migration Deal Worsening Human Rights Violations - EU
The European Union (EU) and its member states should publicly denounce human rights violations in Tunisia and stop funding abusive migration control activities, 46 human rights and… Read more »
Tunisia: 'A Blueprint for Complicity' - Three Years On, EU-Tunisia Deal Continues to Fuel Human Rights Violations
Joint Statement by 46 Human Rights and Humanitarian Organizations Read more »
July 15
Eritrea: A New Generation of Eritreans Enters Indefinite Service
Graduation Ceremony Continues Cruel Cycle Read more »
July 09
Congo-Kinshasa: Crackdown On Protesters
Security Forces Used Excessive Force, Provided No Protection from Assailants Read more »
July 08
Tunisia: Sounding the Alarm Over Tunisia's Crackdown
UN Experts, Civil Society Highlight Deepening Repression Read more »
Egypt: Prisoner With Apparent Brain Tumor Denied Care
Death Sentence Following Forced Disappearance, Unfair Trial, Alleged Torture Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Constitution Amended to Extend President's Term
Law Gives Mnangagwa 2 More Years in Office, Ends Popular Vote for President Read more »
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