March 15
Egypt: EU Deal With Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays 'Eu Values'
Migration Control Obsession Ignores Abuses, Entrenches Oppression Read more »
Sudan: Urgent Action Needed On Hunger Crisis
Security Council Should Act on Access for Aid Deliveries Read more »
March 13
Zambia: Govt Stalling On Lead Cleanup Plan
Urgent Action Needed on Kabwe Mine Site Committee Read more »
Egypt: Questionable Amnesty Deals for ISIS Members
Risk of Impunity for Grave Human Rights Abuses Read more »
March 12
Ghana: Ghana's Leaders Push Back On Anti-LGBT Bill
Major Figures Urge President to Veto Harmful Legislation Read more »
March 11
Uganda: Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Environmental Activists
Students Arrested for Protesting Against Oil Pipeline Read more »
March 06
Congo-Kinshasa: A Human Rights Agenda for the Democratic Republic of Congo
On January 20, 2024, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second and final five-year term. Official results reported a landslide victory in a highly… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Second Term Should Focus On Rights
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi should ensure that human rights are central to his policies during his second term in office, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
March 05
Egypt: New Laws Entrench Military Power Over Civilians
In early February 2024, the Egyptian authorities issued new legislation that will entrench and widen the already broad powers of the military over civilian life in a manner that… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana - President Should Veto Anti-LGBT Bill
Violates Rights to Nondiscrimination, Freedom of Expression and Assembly Read more »
Senegal: Amnesty Bill Opens Door to Impunity
Law Would Cheat Victims, Embolden Abusers Read more »
March 04
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Deepening Crackdown On Dissent
No One Appears Safe from Arbitrary Arrest, Detention Read more »
Mali: Security Force Whistleblower Arrested
Colonel Feared 'Forcibly Disappeared' for Speaking Out Against Military Abuse Read more »
March 01
Mozambique: Pregnant Students, Adolescent Mothers Leave School
Many adolescent girls and women in Mozambique, who are pregnant or parenting, drop out of school because they face huge barriers and get inadequate support from schools at one… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan - Human Rights Council Should Ensure Ongoing International Scrutiny, Investigations
HRW statement - Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights on advancing the human rights in South Sudan Read more »
February 28
Chad: Chadian Commission President Removed At Critical Moment
Mahamat Nour Ahmat Ibédou Ensured Human Rights Body's Independence Read more »
February 27
Burkina Faso: Abductions Used to Crack Down On Dissent
Locate 'Disappeared'; Investigate Abusive Conscription; Hold Abusers to Account Read more »
Algeria: Algerian Activist Keeps Up Fight From Abroad
Zakaria Hannache Continues to Monitor Crackdown from New Home in Canada Read more »
February 26
Egypt: Egypt's Al-Sisi Has Caged Himself in
In no conversation with Egyptians in recent months can one avoid hearing how the prices of basic food and commodities are rapidly rising on daily basis, sometimes changing… Read more »
Africa: Israel Not Complying With World Court Order in Genocide Case
The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa's genocide case,… Read more »
South Sudan: Joint NGO Letter Calls for Renewal of UN Commission On Human Rights in South Sudan At Critical Moment
As elections loom, extend vital Human Rights Commission mandate Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Rights Group and Its Director Threatened and Smeared
Reprisals Follow Reports on Gaza Border Activity Read more »
February 15
Africa: Transnational Repression By Rwanda
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing of February 15, 2024 Read more »
February 14
Cameroon: Trial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On
Still No Justice for Ngarbuh Victims and Families Read more »
February 13
Mozambique: Pregnant Students, Adolescent Mothers Don't Get Support, Leave School
Instruct Educators on Obligations, Improve Reproductive Health Services Read more »
Human Rights Watch (Washington, DC)
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