June 24
Malawi: Malawi's New National Action Plan On Albinism
For years, efforts to protect the rights of people with albinism in Malawi have rightly focused on ending horrific attacks, killings, abductions, and grave tampering. These efforts… Read more »
Cameroon: Failed Promise to Reduce Gender-Based Violence
Discriminatory Laws, Underinvestment in Public Services Enable Abuse Read more »
June 23
Ethiopia: Tigray Authorities Should Withdraw Abusive Law
Party Orders Forced Conscription; Threatens Dissent Read more »
June 22
Burkina Faso: Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On
Authorities Need to Immediately Release Atiana Serge Oulon Read more »
Sudan: Robust Global Action Is Key to Curbing Sudan Atrocities
Translate Warnings into Action to Protect Civilians, Pressure Needed on UAE Read more »
June 18
Sudan: Why Isn't the EU Calling Out the UAE for Its Role in the Sudan Crisis?
Late one night in April 2025, a Colombian private military contractor was leaving the United Arab Emirates under unusual circumstances. Read more »
June 15
Sudan: Sudan - Urgent Action Needed On Atrocity Prevention and Accountability
This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update of the UN… Read more »
Eritrea: UN Expert Remains Lifeline As Grave Abuses Continue
This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 62nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the UN… Read more »
Niger: Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality
Action Highlights Repression, Increases Risk of Statelessness Read more »
June 11
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Investments in DR Congo Should Address Corruption, Rights
Conduct Rigorous Due Diligence; Maintain Gertler Sanctions Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Engage Communities in Ebola Response
Effective Health Response Needs Transparency, Limited Role for Security Forces Read more »
June 10
Mali: Jailed for Calling a Fact a Fact in Mali
Drop Charges, Release Detained Journalists Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda, M23 Forcibly Recruit, Detain Thousands
Rampant Abuses Against Civilians, Ex-Soldiers in Key Eastern Provinces Read more »
Sudan: Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account
Global Actors Should Reject Impunity, Expand International Court Jurisdiction Read more »
June 09
Tunisia: Human Rights Watch Briefing Paper On the Human Rights Situation in Tunisia
Update on human rights in Tunisia and the need for international scrutiny Read more »
Africa: NBA Risks 'Sportswashing' Through Its UAE Ties
Emirati Military Support For Group Linked to Atrocities in Sudan Read more »
June 08
Egypt: Egypt's Answer to Unjust Detentions Is More Arrests
Families, Lawyers, Former Detainees, and Journalists All Targets Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Activist Acquitted, Freed After 7 Months
Government Weaponizes Criminal Justice System for Political Purposes Read more »
Africa: U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW
Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access Read more »
Africa: Human Rights Assessment of the 2025-2026 US Bilateral Health Agreements
In late 2025 the United States launched bilateral negotiations for health aid as part of the "America First" Global Health Strategy.The agreements were negotiated after the… Read more »
June 04
Rwanda: Two More Journalists Arrested in Rwanda
Investigations Relate to Reporting on Kigali's Worst Kept Secret Read more »
June 03
Niger: Security Cooperation With Niger Overlooks Rights Violations
US and Italian Military Assistance Should Promote Civilian Protection, Accountability Read more »
June 01
Egypt: Barriers to Work for People With Disabilities
Obstacles, Ineffective Quotas, Inaccessible Workplaces Deepen Economic Insecurity Read more »
Mali: Outspoken Critic of Mali's Junta Still Missing a Month On
Lawyer Mountaga Tall Feared Forcibly Disappeared Read more »
May 27
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Largest Student Union Suspended for Criticizing Junta
Prosecutor Investigates Authors of Statement as Crackdown on Dissent Deepens Read more »
