July 29, 2024
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Warnings Raise Concerns About Upcoming Protests
Authorities Should Facilitate Peaceful Protests, Address Underlying Issues Read more »
July 28, 2024
Sudan: Sudan - Widespread Sexual Violence in the Capital
Rapid Support Forces Main Perpetrators; Attacks on Aid, Health Care Harm Survivors Read more »
July 26, 2024
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Video Shows Soldiers Disemboweling Body
Impartially Investigate Incident; Bring Those Responsible to Justice Read more »
July 25, 2024
Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup
Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending Read more »
July 24, 2024
Uganda: Anti-Corruption Protesters Arrested in Uganda
Release Protesters, Respect Right to Peaceful Assembly Read more »
July 23, 2024
Cameroon: Decree in Cameroon Unjustifiably Censors Free Speech
Revoke Decree, Ensure Right to Freedom of Expression Read more »
July 18, 2024
Eswatini: Former Eswatini Parliamentarians Sentenced to Long Prison Terms
Misuse of the Criminal Justice System to Persecute Pro-Democracy Voices Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon First Daughter Calls for Decriminalization of Same-Sex Conduct
Brenda Biya's Statement Highlights Plight of Sexual Minorities Read more »
July 17, 2024
Congo-Kinshasa: Media Freedoms Should Not Be a Target in DR Congo
Cancel Jessy Kabasele's Suspension, Ensure Journalists Can Work Safely, Freely Read more »
July 16, 2024
Kenya: Kenya/IMF - Align Economic Reform With Rights
Strengthen Social Contract to Address Root Causes of Protester Anger Read more »
July 12, 2024
Ghana: Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
We write in advance of the 31st session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ("the Committee") and its review of Ghana.[1] This submission highlights areas… Read more »
Guinea: In Guinea, Fears of Torture of Forcibly Disappeared Opponents
Locate, Release Them, Investigate Allegations of Torture Read more »
July 11, 2024
Malawi: 'Dark Day' for Rights of LGBTQI+ People
Constitutional Court Upholds Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct Read more »
July 10, 2024
Zimbabwe: Army Commander Threatens Election Integrity
Zimbabwe's army commander has openly stated that the country's security forces intend to play a partisan political role, threatening future elections and those participating in… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Journalist, Junta Critics Feared Disappeared
Authorities Should Urgently Locate the Missing; African Commission Should Speak Out Read more »
Sudan: Refugees in Eastern Sudan At Risk
International Organizations Should Act to Provide Safe Evacuation Options Read more »
July 08, 2024
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe - SADC Should Respond to Intensified Crackdown On Opponents
Respect Freedoms of Assembly and Association, End Repression of Critics Read more »
Africa: We Need to Reclaim Pan-Africanism Through Love - for Everyone
Media headlines are full of bad news about LGBTQ+ people across the African continent these days. They are insulted by public officials, attacked and killed by police and… Read more »
July 04, 2024
South Sudan: Damaging Security Law Revisions Adopted
President Kiir Should Reject Law and Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers Read more »
Africa: African Union Conference Addresses Pregnant and Parenting Students
Need to Adopt Human Rights-Focused Framework Read more »
July 03, 2024
Ethiopia: Army Attacks Health Care in Amhara Conflict
Protect Medical Workers, Patients; Hold Forces Responsible Accountable Read more »
Cameroon: Artist Rearrested in Cameroon
Worrying Sign for Freedom of Expression ahead of 2025 Elections Read more »
July 02, 2024
Eritrea: UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea
"Patterns of gross human rights violations, including the widespread use of arbitrary and incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance persist unabated" in Eritrea, the UN… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's Authorities Show Their Aversion to Criticism Yet Again
Last week, authorities in Jonglei state detained a photojournalist with the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation for participating in protests about the cost of living… Read more »
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Step Toward Accountability
Special Criminal Court Arrests Former Armed Group Leader Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
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