October 22
Mali: Army, Russia's 'Africa Corps' Commit New Abuses
Unlawful Drone Strike, Torture of Civilians in Mopti Region Read more »
Uganda: Ensure Justice for Killing of Rwandan Dissident
Authorities Worldwide Should Protect Rwandans Fleeing Persecution Read more »
Angola: Angola's 'Vandalism Law'
The Case of General Nila Read more »
October 21
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Restores Death Penalty
Chilling Message to Junta Critics Amid Sweeping Crackdowns Read more »
October 20
Africa: Zambia's Poisoned Children Have Waited Long Enough. Africa Needs to Act.
African Union child rights body considers landmark complaint against Zambia Read more »
October 19
Mali: Military Attacks On Civilians, Insurgent Abuses
African Union Should Act to Prevent Further Atrocities Read more »
October 15
Congo-Kinshasa: 30 Years of War, 30 Years of Impunity in DR Congo
Strong Political Will, Meaningful Action Needed to End Cycles of Violence, Abuse Read more »
October 14
Libya: Eastern Authorities Carry Out Wave of Executions
Halt Executions; End Military Trials of Civilians Read more »
October 12
Burundi: Burundi Set to Win Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses - UN
Lack of Competition Virtually Guarantees a Spot on Key Forum Read more »
Senegal: Brutal Crackdown Violates LGBT People's Rights
Mass arrests, Forced HIV Testing, Restricted Access to Legal Representation Read more »
October 09
Ethiopia: Call for a Special Session to Prevent Further Atrocities
Civil society joint letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council Read more »
October 08
Niger: Niger's Junta Tightens Its Grip On Free Expression
Lawyer Tried on Bogus Charges; Journalist Feared Forcibly Disappeared Read more »
Africa: Deportations to African Countries Not Their Own - U.S.
Denied Due Process; Some Returned to Danger in Home Countries Read more »
Uganda: UN Child Rights Committee Calls for Free Pre-Primary Education in Uganda
6 in 10 Ugandan Children Miss Out on Early Learning Read more »
October 07
Sudan: Countries Demonstrate Record Support for UN Sudan Probe Renewal
Gambia, Malawi, Mauritius Join States Pressing for Accountability and Justice Read more »
October 06
Tunisia: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights
Authorities Arrest Protesters Read more »
October 01
Mauritius: Mauritius Rights Body Calls for Marriage Equality
Lawmakers Should Act to Codify Protections Read more »
Central African Republic: A Long Road to Justice in the Central African Republic
First ICC Conviction of Seleka Leader Shows Court's Critical Role Read more »
Tanzania: UK Trial Challenges Gold Industry's 'Responsible Gold' Certification
Families of Tanzanian Mine Victims Seek Justice Read more »
September 30
Libya: Stop Outsourcing Migration Control, Uphold the Rights of Migrants and Refugees in Libya & Tunisia
ICJ/HRW Joint Statement - ID with the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent - HRC63 Read more »
September 25
Niger: Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations At UN Review
Junta Refuses Calls to Free Detainees, Protect LGBT People, Reconsider ICC Withdrawal Read more »
September 24
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Renewed Tigray Fighting Shows Need to Protect Civilians
Fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions erupted on September 22, 2026, between the Ethiopian military and forces aligned with the Tigrayan People's… Read more »
September 22
Niger: Junta Strips 5 More Exiled Critics of Nationality
Latest Crackdown Heightens Rights Concerns Amid Renewed Political Tensions Read more »
South Africa: South African Women Need Protection, Not Warnings
Mysterious Killings Demand Justice and Immediate Action Read more »
September 21
Africa: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes - UN
World Leaders Should Resist Efforts to Weaken Global Body, Key Institutions Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
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