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 »
May 25
Sudan: Colombians Linked to Atrocities Trained in UAE Bases
Abu Dhabi Should End All Military Support to Abusive RSF Read more »
Africa: Why, After Independence, Do We Still Hold Onto Laws That Were Designed to Oppress Us?
International Day of Africa, 25 May 2026 Read more »
May 22
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns
Visiting Human Rights Watch Head Presses Senior Officials to Change Course Read more »
May 21
Africa: Learning, Relearning and Sharing to Address Obstetric Violence
In this blog post, Skye Wheeler reflects on advocacy and research in Sierra Leone and introduces an upcoming webinar hosted by Human Rights Watch and the Center for Reproductive… Read more »
May 20
Liberia: School Fees Block Children's Access to Education
Eliminate Registration Fees; Expand School Grants; Improve Education Quality Read more »
South Africa: Stop Scapegoating Migrants, Ensure Protection, HRW Says on Xenophobia
Stop Scapegoating Migrants; Ensure Protection Measures, Accountability Read more »
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