October 09
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Accused of Another Deadly Airstrike
Authorities Should Investigate, Prioritize Justice and Accountability Read more »
October 08
Burundi: UN Recognizes Need for Continued Scrutiny of Burundi's Rights Crisis
Government Should Cooperate with UN and End Impunity Read more »
October 04
Africa: 'It Took Me Over 30 Years to Come Out. I Stopped Crying' - Witness
Honoring African LGBT Activist Yaa Sissi on International Day of Older Persons Read more »
Chad: Discussion On Justice for Past Crimes Blocked
Human Rights Watch Ex-Counsel Detained, Expelled; Conference Canceled Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Is Not a Place of Safety for People Rescued At Sea
In view of the rampant human rights violations against migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in Tunisia, especially those who are Black; Tunisia's lack of an asylum system; the… Read more »
October 03
Tunisia: Tunisia Authorities Undermine Election Integrity
Last Minute Electoral Law Changes, Mass Arrests Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Should Release Prominent Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah
Abdel Fattah Remains Imprisoned Beyond His Five-Year Sentence Read more »
October 02
Africa: Statement to the African Committee of Experts On the Rights and Welfare of the Child
44th session Read more »
Egypt: Reject Draft Criminal Procedure Code
Proposed Changes Threaten Fair Trial Rights, Empower Abusive Officials Read more »
Egypt: Review of Egypt's Draft Criminal Procedure Code
The following is a non-comprehensive review of the draft new Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). The review is based on a 95-page document published on a number of pro-government… Read more »
September 30
Niger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights
Suspend Ordinance Until International Human Rights Standards Are Met Read more »
Tunisia: Release Former Truth Commission President
Stop Retaliation Against Human Rights Defenders Read more »
September 26
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan Forces, M23 Rebels Shell Civilians
Congolese Army Puts Displaced People Around Goma at Greater Risk Read more »
Central Africa: Q&A - Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict in North Kivu Province
Abuses by the Congolese Army, Rwandan Forces, M23, and Other Armed Groups Read more »
September 20
Congo-Kinshasa: Protect Women and Girls in DR Congo's Prisons
UN Report Sheds Light on Rapes in Makala Prison During Deadly Jailbreak Read more »
September 18
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians
Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Strengthens the Right to Education
Advancing the Right to Early Education at Home and Abroad Read more »
September 11
Central African Republic: Key Arrests in Central African Republic
10 Years on, Justice is Closer for Fatima Victims Read more »
Gambia: U.S. Trial Against Gambian Accused of Torture
Rare United States Use of Universal Jurisdiction Read more »
Mozambique: Abuses Against Media, Activists Before Elections
Police Commit Widespread Harassment, Assaults, Arbitrary Detention Read more »
September 10
Mauritius: Statement - Mauritius Extends Universal Child Benefits
The organisations signed below, which jointly advocate for the right to social security, commend the Government of Mauritius for its decision to extend the universal child benefit,… Read more »
Libya: Slow Flood Recovery Failing Displaced Survivors
Ensure Accountability, Equitable Access to Relief Read more »
Angola: President Signs Laws Curtailing Speech, Association
New Legislation Poses Threats to Media, Critics of Government Read more »
September 09
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Frees Seven Long-Held Opposition Politicians
Provide Redress for Unjust Detention; Ensure Safety Read more »
South Sudan: Parliament Approves Transitional Justice Laws
Work with African Union to Establish Hybrid Court Read more »
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