April 14
Central Africa: Aid, Movements Hindered in South Kivu Highlands
All Warring Parties Threaten Assistance, Protection for Civilians Read more »
Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act On Ongoing Atrocities
At Berlin Conference Marking Third Year, Protect Civilians, Hold Abusers to Account Read more »
April 13
South Sudan: Don't Diminish the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan
This week, the United Nations Security Council will debate the renewal of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as civilians throughout the country are at risk of… Read more »
April 12
South Sudan: Both Sides Blocking Aid, Displacing Civilians
Grant Secure Humanitarian Access, End Unjustified Displacement Read more »
April 09
Senegal: A Decade of Unresolved Climate Displacement
Develop National Planned Relocation Policy Read more »
April 07
Sudan: Arbitrary Detention By Army, Security Forces
End Abuses, Grant Access to Independent Investigators Read more »
Algeria: Joint Statement Regarding Pope Leo XIV's Historic Visit to Algeria
His Holiness Leo XIVThe Apostolic PalaceVatican City Your Holiness, Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Deadly Attack in Nigeria Highlights Persistent Insecurity
Authorities Should Protect Communities, Ensure Justice and Accountability Read more »
April 02
Central African Republic: Special Prosecutor's Death At Critical Moment in Central African Republic
Congolese Prosecutor Toussaint Muntazini's Legacy Should be Protected Read more »
Burkina Faso: Crimes Against Humanity By All Sides
Junta Forces Carry Out Ethnic Cleansing of Fulani Communities Read more »
April 01
Congo-Kinshasa: Investigating the M23's Occupation of Uvira in Eastern DR Congo
An Account by Human Rights Watch Researchers Read more »
March 30
Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen
Adopt Measures, Ensure Justice, to Protect Civilians in Conflict Areas Read more »
Africa: African Court Should Protect People Displaced By Climate Change
Decision Could Promote Rights-Based Adaptation, Durable Solutions Read more »
Africa: Human Rights Watch Submission for the African Court Advisory Opinion On State Obligations Related to the Climate Crisis
Human Rights Watch respectfully seeks leave to submit an amicus curiae to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (hereafter the Court) in relation to its forthcoming… Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians
Ensure Civilian Protection, Investigate Attacks Support Victims Read more »
March 25
Morocco: Western Sahara Peoples' Self-Determination At Risk - UN
New Negotiations Framework Threatens to Undercut Rights Read more »
March 23
Libya: Implement Meaningful Reforms to Protect Rights and Ensure Accountability
This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during the adoption of Libya Universal Periodic Review (UPR) outcome… Read more »
March 19
Tanzania: Bystanders Shot in Post-Election Crackdown
National Inquiry Commission Should Seek Accountability Read more »
March 18
Malawi: Swiftly Implement Commitments, Address Human Rights Gaps
This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during the adoption of Malawi Universal Periodic Review (UPR) outcome… Read more »
Liberia: Momentum On Accountability Must Lead to a Functioning War Crimes Court
This joint statement supported by the Advocates for Human Rights, Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform of Liberia, Global Justice and Research Project, Center for Justice… Read more »
March 17
Mali: US Lifts Sanctions On Wagner-Linked Officials in Mali
Decision Disregards Ongoing Military Junta Atrocities Read more »
March 16
South Sudan: Corruption-Linked Arrests in South Sudan Raise Questions
Are Accountability Efforts Credible or a Farce? Read more »
Africa: Reimagining Albinism Rights Advocacy
Try an Applied Theater Technique Read more »
March 13
Central African Republic: Central African Militia Leader Dies in Custody
Maturin Kombo's Death Highlights Continued Need for Justice Read more »
March 12
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities
At Least 38 Civilians Killed; Women Abducted; Property Burned Read more »
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