February 13
Ethiopia: Global Leaders Should Speak Out On Ethiopia Crisis
African Union Summit Crucial Opportunity to Address Protection of Civilians Read more »
February 12
Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West
Strengthen Civilian Protection, Accountability for Atrocities Read more »
February 11
Nigeria: U.S.-Nigeria Security Cooperation Should Prioritize Rights
New Working Group Should Center Oversight and Accountability Read more »
February 10
Mali: Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault On Free Expression
Appeals Court Upholds Former Prime Minister's Prison Sentence Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia - Prominent Lawyer Arbitrarily Detained
Drop Unfounded Terrorism Related Charges Against Ahmed Souab Read more »
February 09
Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians
Investigate Indiscriminate Attack in Tillabéri Region; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »
Sudan: Concrete Action Urgently Needed to Protect Civilians and Advance Accountability
HRW Oral Statement - ID on the High Commissioner oral update on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan -… Read more »
Mali: Press Freedom Under Fire in Mali
Journalist Jailed After Criticizing Niger's Junta Leader Read more »
February 05
Sudan: Interview - Investigating the Downfall of El Fasher, Sudan
Laetitia Bader, Human Rights Watch's deputy Africa director, and Jean-Baptiste Gallopin, senior Crisis and Conflict advisor, traveled to eastern Chad in mid-December 2025 where… Read more »
February 04
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's Junta Pulls the Plug On Political Life
Military Rulers Dissolve All Political Parties Read more »
Egypt: Muzzling Dissidents, Narrowing Civic Space
Authorities Restricting Basic Freedoms, Eroding Economic Rights Read more »
West Africa: Further Crackdowns By Military Juntas
Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack Civilians Read more »
Southern Africa: Grave Rights Abuses, Impunity Persist
Regional Bodies Should Press Governments to Respect Rights, Promote Accountability Read more »
East Africa: War Crimes, Election Repression
Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space Read more »
Africa: Civilians At Risk in Eastern Congo
Crackdown on Freedoms in Burundi, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Rwanda Read more »
February 03
Congo-Kinshasa: End to Abuses Still Distant in DR Congo
President Tshisekedi's Trip to Washington Minerals Summit Chance to Revive Accords Read more »
January 28
Uganda: Post Election Assault On Political Opposition
End harassment, Hold Those Responsible to Account Read more »
January 27
South Sudan: Risk of Atrocities Looms in South Sudan Amidst Renewed Civil War
Regional, International Partners Should Condemn Speech, Call for Safe Aid Access Read more »
January 26
South Sudan: Government Commander Promotes Attacks On Civilians
South Sudan's conflict has escalated over the past weeks, with South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF), Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO)… Read more »
Sudan: ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur
Prosecutor Briefs UN Security Council Amid US Attacks on the Court Read more »
January 23
Southern Africa: Help Needed for Flood-Affected Women in Southern Africa
Prioritize Pregnant Women, Girls; Improve Shelter Conditions Read more »
January 22
Ethiopia: Children Affected By Ethiopia Mine Pollution Need Justice
UN Child Rights Body Should Urge Mine Suspension, Independent Assessment Read more »
January 21
Niger: In Niger, Your Job or Your Life
Junta's Sanctions on Fuel Transport Operators Raise Rights Concerns Read more »
January 20
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Civilians in South Kivu City At Serious Risk
Authorities, UN Mission Should Act to Halt Abuses After M23 Withdrawal From Uvira Read more »
January 19
Mozambique: Mozambique - Police Linked to Killings of Artisanal Miners
Ensure Immediate Impartial Investigations in Nampula Province Read more »
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