September 22, 2025
Ethiopia: Surge in Arrests of Journalists, Media Workers
Clampdown Stifles Independent Voices Ahead of Anticipated National Elections Read more »
September 16, 2025
Africa: Obstetric Violence Is Gender-Based Violence. It's Time the Law Recognized It.
For centuries, women worldwide have experienced violence in their homes at the hands of intimate partners with no or very little legal recourse. I witnessed this firsthand. Read more »
September 15, 2025
South Sudan: Ensure Due Process, Fair Trials of Opposition
Justice Minister Indicts Riek Machar, Others After 6 Months of Arbitrary Detention Read more »
Libya: Investigate Cases of Two Missing Lawmakers
Newly Circulated Images, Video Increase Grave Concerns for Their Wellbeing Read more »
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians
Adopt Measures to Improve Protection; AU Should Press for Accountability Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Militias, Army Threaten South Kivu Civilians
Military Should End Support to Abusive Armed Groups Read more »
September 12, 2025
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Health Professionals to Resume Striking
Government Should Address Grievances, Not Crush Protest Read more »
September 11, 2025
Morocco: Exonerate, Release Activist Sentenced for Blasphemy
30 Months in Jail, Steep Fines for Wearing T-Shirt Read more »
Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents' Health
Investigate Long-term Health Risks, Protect Right to a Healthy Environment Read more »
September 10, 2025
Egypt: Egypt - Mass Crackdown Targets Online Content Creators
Arrests, Prosecutions for Violating 'Family Values,' 'Public Morals' Read more »
Niger: Islamist Armed Group Executes Civilians, Burns Homes
Despite Warnings of Attacks, Army Repeatedly Fails to Protect Villagers Read more »
September 03, 2025
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Criminalizes Same-Sex Conduct
Junta Leader Should Send New Family Law Back to Assembly for Revision Read more »
September 02, 2025
Burundi: Bye-Bye Arusha Accords As Burundi Solidifies One-Party Rule
Burundi's recent legislative elections delivered a final blow to political pluralism in the small Central African country. The ruling party won all contested seats in the National… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Home of Prominent Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Bombed
Authorities Should Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Perpetrators Read more »
September 01, 2025
Zimbabwe: Rights Activists Acquitted After Year-Long Trial
Stop Using Criminal Justice System to Repress Peaceful Activism Read more »
August 29, 2025
Kenya: Police Harass Human Rights Watch Staff Member
Surveillance of Otsieno Namwaya Amid Ongoing Civil Society Attacks Read more »
Sudan: UN Should Act to Protect Starving Civilians
Security Council Should Intervene to Halt Attacks on Civilians, Allow Aid to Enter Read more »
August 28, 2025
Mauritius: Chagos Archipelago Residents Deserve Reparations, Not Regrets
The agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, has been described by its prime minister as a "victory for international law, for postcolonial… Read more »
August 27, 2025
Malawi: Malawi Must Uphold Integrity of September Election or Risk Spiralling Into Democratic Decay
Malawians will go to the polls on September 16 to vote for the president and Members of Parliament. At this juncture, Malawi finds itself in an unenviable environment with… Read more »
Mauritania: Years of Migration Control Abuses
EU, Spain Support Fueled Crackdowns, Ignored Abuses; Reforms Beginning Read more »
August 20, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Mass Killings Near Virunga National Park
Rwanda-Backed Armed Group Executes Over 140 Civilians in 14 Villages, Farming Areas Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report
Secretary-General's Report Documents Increasing Abuses Against Children Read more »
August 19, 2025
Nigeria: U.S.-Nigeria Weapons Sale Requires Rights Safeguards
Congress Should Condition Deal on Military Accountability, Rights Compliance Read more »
South Africa: Standing With Sex Workers - Why This Case Matters
South Africa Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Criminalizing Sex Work Read more »
August 18, 2025
Senegal: Families Internally Displaced by Floods in Limbo Government Should Provide a Durable Solution for Families in Khar Yalla
For nine years, in Khar Yalla, authorities have effectively abandoned Senegalese families internally displaced from the Langue de Barbarie peninsula by coastal floods, violating… Read more »
