July 20, 2023
Zambia: Clean Up Toxic Lead Waste At Mine Site
Kabwe Youth Activists Urge Action in Video Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Court Orders Compensation to Torture Victim
Ensure Justice for All Victims of Abuse, Enforced Disappearance Read more »
Mauritius: Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of the Republic of Mauritius
45th Session of the UN Universal Periodic Review Read more »
July 19, 2023
Tunisia: No Safe Haven for Black Migrants, Refugees
The Tunisian police, military, and national guard including the coast guard have committed serious abuses against Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, Human Rights… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Questions Remain Over Journalist's Suspicious Death
Six Months Later, Still No Effective Investigation into John Williams Ntwali's Death Read more »
Egypt: Civil Society Organizations Condemn Sentencing of Egyptian Academic and Researcher Patrick George Zaki
We, the undersigned civil society organizations, condemn the three-year prison sentence handed down to human rights researcher at the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Officials Threaten Protesters With Violence
Authorities Should Curb Hostile Rhetoric, Hold Police Accountable Read more »
July 14, 2023
Mali: Girls' Basketball Coach Gets Life Ban for Sex Abuse
The International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) sanctions on top women's basketball officials in Mali confirm the responsibility to remedy systemic abuse of young athletes, Human… Read more »
Sudan: ICC Prosecutor's Pronouncement Should Jumpstart Sudan Response
Stronger International Action Needed to End Atrocities Read more »
July 13, 2023
Guinea: Landmark 2009 Stadium Massacre Trial Back On
Accused Recants Prior Testimony Read more »
Egypt: Civilians Fleeing Sudan Conflict Turned Away
New Entry Restrictions Leave Asylum Seekers in Peril Read more »
Mali: Mounting Militant Armed Group Killings, Rape
UN Peacekeepers' Departure Complicates Efforts for Security; Provide Aid Read more »
July 12, 2023
Tunisia: EU Lawmakers Call Out Commission Inaction On Rights Decline in Tunisia
EU Parliament Members Call for Release of Jailed Critics Read more »
July 11, 2023
Cameroon: Planned Visit by French LGBTQI+ Expert Met with Online Hate
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Cameroon are all too aware of homophobic rhetoric and violent attacks against them. This has been highlighted… Read more »
Sudan: Darfur Town Destroyed
Rapid Support Forces and allied Arab militias summarily executed at least 28 ethnic Massalit and killed and injured dozens of civilians on May 28, 2023, in Sudan's West Darfur… Read more »
Sudan: Darfur Town Destroyed
ICC Should Investigate Killings, Looting by Rapid Support Forces, Arab Militias Read more »
July 10, 2023
Uganda: 'EACOP Has Been A Disaster' - HRW Report on Planned Oil Pipeline
Land, Livelihoods Lost for Fossil Fuel Project Disastrous for Climate Read more »
Uganda: Oil Pipeline Project Impoverishes Thousands
Land, Livelihoods Lost for Fossil Fuel Project Disastrous for Climate Read more »
July 06, 2023
Libya: Crisis As Black Africans Expelled to Libya Border
Allow Aid Access; Take People to Safety Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Using Remote Hearings to Isolate Prisoners
New Proceedings by Videoconference Hide Detention Violations Read more »
Egypt: Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of the Child
We write in advance of the 96th pre-session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and its review of Egypt. This submission focuses on children's rights abuses by Egyptian… Read more »
Mali: Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of the Child
We write in advance of the 96th pre-session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (the "Committee") and its review of Mali. This submission focuses on children's rights… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Burundi: Govt Walks Out On UN Review
Authorities Refuse Dialogue in Presence of Civil Society Read more »
June 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Intercommunal Violence in Western Congo Kills Scores
Latest Attack by Mobondo Militia Highlights Failure to Address Customary Dispute Read more »
Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, 'Disappearances' By the Army
Respect Rights in Counterinsurgency Operations; Ensure Accountability Read more »