May 20
South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks
Stop Scapegoating Migrants; Ensure Protection Measures, Accountability Read more »
May 18
Nigeria: Court Judgment Raises Concerns About Civic Freedoms in Nigeria
Judiciary Should Uphold Rule of Law, Protect Civic Space Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Genocide Suspect Dies Without Facing Justice
Proceedings Halted after Félicien Kabuga was Found Unfit to Stand Trial Read more »
May 14
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City
Killing, Rape, Abductions by Rwanda-Backed Armed Group in Uvira Read more »
May 13
Libya: Landmark First Hearing in Libya Atrocity Case - ICC
Libyan Authorities Should Transfer Remaining Suspects to the Court Read more »
May 12
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Increasing Repression of Critical Expression
Protect Rights of Journalists, Activists, Opposition Party Members Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Suspends Rights Groups That Shaped Its Democracy
String of Suspensions Targets Civil Society Organizations Read more »
Eritrea: Extend the Special Rapporteur's Mandate, Move the Accountability Agenda Forward
Civil society joint letter ahead of the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council Read more »
May 11
Angola: Flood Survivors Living in Precarious Conditions
Ensure Urgent Assistance; Investigate Alleged Lack of Maintenance Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia - End Abusive Prosecution of Refugee Aid Workers
End Criminalization of Civil Society for Refugee and Asylum Support Read more »
May 08
Rwanda: Govt Critic Dies in Prison On Release Day
Investigate Authorities' Claims of Overdose Read more »
May 06
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Junta Escalates Attack On Information
Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media Read more »
South Sudan: Civilians Starving in South Sudan's Conflict Areas
New Report Highlights Devastating Impact of Conflict and Aid Restrictions Read more »
Eritrea: U.S. Seeks to Lift Sanctions On Eritrea
Concerned Governments Should Not Overlook Dire Rights Record Read more »
May 05
Tanzania: Missed Opportunity On Tanzania Election Violence
Publish Commission Report, Ensure Accountability Read more »
May 01
Africa: Zambia Govt 'Postponement' of RightsCon 2026 Slammed
The Zambian government’s decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities’ commitment to free… Read more »
April 28
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Dubious Military Reserve Plan
Rapid Mobilization Risks Fueling Abuses, Weakening Protections Read more »
April 24
Zimbabwe: Crackdown On Student Protesters Intensifies
End Attacks; Respect Freedom of Expression Over Presidential Term Extension Read more »
April 23
Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Threatens Speech, Assembly
Bill Mimics Widely Condemned Russia-Style Foreign Agents Law Read more »
Sudan: Lack of Principled African Leadership, Action in Sudan
For three years, civilians in Sudan have borne the brunt of a conflict epitomized by widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, often amounting to… Read more »
April 22
Ethiopia: Persecution of Tigrayans Unrelenting
Rights Abusers Still in Power in Western Tigray; Returns Unsafe Read more »
April 21
Congo-Kinshasa: Peaceful Protesters Face Military Trial in DR Congo
Martial Law in Ituri Province Restricts Free Speech, Assembly Read more »
April 20
Burkina Faso: Crackdown On Civil Society
Mass Dissolution of Civic Groups, Enforcement of Repressive Laws Read more »
April 17
Africa: Human Rights Watch Statement to the African Committee of Experts On the Rights and Welfare of the Child
47th Ordinary Session Read more »
April 16
Zambia: Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case
Accountability Needed for Decades-Long Violations of Children's Rights Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
Website: http://www.hrw.org/
