Tunisia: Deepening Civil Society Crackdown

Authorities Target Refugee and Migrant Rights Groups, Activists and Journalists Read more »

Rwanda: Human Rights Watch Researcher Barred

Denial of Entry Reflects Intolerance for Rights Monitoring Read more »

Africa: Oral Statement At the 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission On Human and Peoples' Rights

Your Excellencies, Honorable Chairperson, Honorable Commissioners, Ladies and Gentlemen, Read more »

Mozambique: Child Soldiers Used in Raid On Cabo Delgado Town

Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia Read more »

Chad: Political Transition Ends With Déby's Election

Ex-President's Son Declared Winner; Opponent Killed in Lead Up to the Vote Read more »

Sudan: Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur

Thousands Killed, Half Million Remain Displaced Read more »

Sudan: War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur

1. Human Rights Watch released a new report on abuses by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan against people in West Darfur's capital during 2023. What were the key findings? Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist's Detention Threatens Press Freedom

Immediately Release Daniel Ojukwu if No Charges Brought Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Joint Submission to the Universal Periodic Review

Submitted with Physicians for Human Rights in April 2024 for Ethiopia's 4th Periodic Review Read more »

Mali: Islamist Armed Groups, Ethnic Militias Commit Atrocities

An Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist armed group killed at least 32 civilians, including 3 children, and set fire to over 350 homes in central Mali in January 2024, forcing about 2,000… Read more »

South Africa: Toxic Rhetoric During Run-Up to South Africa's Polls Endangers Migrants

Candidates in South Africa’s forthcoming general elections have been scapegoating and demonizing foreign nationals, risking stoking xenophobic violence, Human Rights Watch… Read more »

Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People

Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya - Floods Threaten Marginalized People

Ensure Speedy Response to Protect Those at Risk Read more »

South Sudan: 'Disappeared' Critic Appears in South Sudan Court

Spate of Forced Disappearances Points Up Need to Reform Security Agency Read more »

Africa: Environment Defenders Face New Wave of Oppression

We all have an interest in supporting people who are pressing governments to meet their obligations on climate change, whether they are protesting in the street, bringing cases to… Read more »

Africa: Africa's High Teenage Pregnancy Rate Demands Strong Response

AU Should Adopt Guidelines to Protect Rights of Pregnant, Parenting Girls Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Army Massacres 223 Villagers

Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance Read more »

Rwanda: The UK Again Attempts to Bend Truth On Rwanda

In an interview on the BBC's Today Program this week, Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell sang the praises of Rwanda's "remarkable regime." But as the debate over the… Read more »

Rwanda: UK's Harmful Rwanda Bill to Become Law

Government Should Abandon Cruel Scheme and Protect Asylum Seekers Read more »

Angola: Proposed Security Law Threatens Rights

Revise or Reject Bill Undermining Freedom of Media, Expression, Association Read more »

Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation

Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights Read more »

Sudan: Civilians At Risk As Large-Scale Fighting Looms in Darfur

Civilian Casualties, Threat of Atrocities Mount Following Fighting in El Fasher Vicinity Read more »

Africa: Statement to the African Committee of Experts On the Rights and Welfare of the Child

Chairperson of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, Honorable Members of the Committee, State Party representatives, civil society… Read more »

Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach

Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, Possible War Crimes Needed Read more »

Mali: Junta Suspends Political Parties, Associations

Action Undermines Fundamental Freedoms Read more »