Libya: Civic Space Crushed

Repressive Laws, Harassment, Detentions Derail Organizations' Work Read more »

Egypt: Declining Funding Undermines Education

Adequate Budgets Needed to Tackle Inadequate School Infrastructure, Teacher Shortages Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Civilians At Risk As M23 Approaches Goma

Humanitarian Situation Rapidly Deteriorating Read more »

Tanzania: Protect Right to Education in Pregnancy, Parenthood

Expedite Legal, Policy Reforms Recommended by African Child Rights Body Read more »

South Africa: Death of Miners in South Africa a Government Failure

Rights groups are criticizing South Africa's government for failing to prevent what they call a "massacre" at the Buffelsfontein mine, after security officials cut off food, water,… Read more »

Egypt: Rights Defender Charged With Terrorism

Escalating Crackdown on Critics Read more »

Kenya: Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Review of Kenya for the 77th Session - February 2025 Read more »

West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts

Armed groups and government forces in West Africa have committed atrocities with impunity in 2024, with thousands of dead and injured, Human Rights Watch said today in its World… Read more »

Central Africa: Crackdowns On Democratic Space

Governments in Central Africa suppressed civil and political rights, especially in the context of elections, with impunity in 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World… Read more »

Southern Africa: Southern Africa - Growing Authoritarianism Threatens Rights

Several governments across Southern Africa grew increasingly authoritarian and intolerant of dissent throughout 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The… Read more »

East Africa: East Africa, Horn - Civilian Suffering in Armed Conflict

Crackdowns on Dissent, Civic Space; Impunity for Abuse Read more »

Tunisia: Drastic Closure of Civic Space

The Tunisian government exacerbated its repression of critical voices and accelerated its crackdown on civil society groups, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.… Read more »

Cameroon: Minister Suspends Prominent Human Rights Group

Arbitrary Decision Violates Right of Association Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Warlord-Politician's Death and the Search for Justice

Victims Never Saw Prince Johnson Prosecuted for War Crimes Read more »

Egypt: Egypt - Asylum Bill Threatens Refugee Rights

Revise Draft Law in Consultation with Civil Society, UN Refugee Agency Read more »

Sudan: Fighters Rape Women and Girls, Hold Sex Slaves

Gang Rape, Sexual Slavery as Rapid Support Forces Attack Refuge Area Read more »

Mali: Atrocities By the Army and Wagner Group

Islamist Armed Groups Responsible for Killing Civilians, Arson Read more »

Sudan: War Crimes in South Kordofan

Civilians Killed, Towns Destroyed in Rapid Support Forces Attacks Read more »

Niger: Prominent Civil Society Activist Arbitrarily Arrested

Niger's military authorities should immediately drop all charges and release a prominent civil society activist and critic of the government, who is detained solely for the… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania's President Takes On Forced Evictions of Maasai Community

Meaningful Consultations, Accountability Needed in Ngorongoro Conservation Area Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Airstrike Victims Need Justice

Authorities Should Establish Clear Compensation Process, Ensure Military Accountability Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Disability Rights Mental Health Advocate Honored

Benon Kabale Receives Fifth Marca Bristo Fellowship at Human Rights Watch Read more »

Egypt: Education Restricted for Refugees

Convoluted Residency Requirements, Costs, Discrimination Impede Access to Schools Read more »

Ethiopia: Authorities Suspend Three Rights Groups

End Shutdowns, Harassment of Organizations Defending Human Rights Read more »

Africa: Make President Biden's Only Trip to Africa Count

First-Ever US Presidential Visit to Angola Should Highlight Human Rights Concerns Read more »