Egypt: Grant Clemency to Alaa Abdel-Fattah

His Excellency Abdel Fattah el-SisiPresident of the Arab Republic of EgyptAl Ittihadiya PalaceCairo, Arab Republic of Egypt Read more »

Africa: UAE - Unfair Mass Trial Convictions Upheld

Appeals Rejected in Death Knell for Emirati Civil Society Read more »

Algeria: Joint Letter to Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council On the Repression of Civic Space in Algeria

Country Visit Report an Opportunity for States to Address Crackdown Read more »

Chad: No Clarity Over Chadian Opposition Member's Death

A Year After Yaya Dillo Killed by Security Forces, Questions Remain Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir

Communities at Risk as Crisis Deepens Read more »

Egypt: Why Releasing Alaa Abdel Fattah Is the Right Thing to Do

Yasmine Ahmed talks to Laila Soueif who has spent almost 150 days on hunger strike in protest over her son's imprisonment in Egypt. Read more »

Kenya: Victory for Kenyans Denied Citizenship

Constitutional Court Ruling on Identity System Affects Tens of Thousands Read more »

Sudan: Armed Group Allied to the Military Attacks Village

Hold Forces Accountable for Gezira Attacks; Protect Civilians Read more »

Egypt: Saudi Arabia - Egyptian At Risk of Forced Return

Faces Possible Arbitrary Detention, Torture Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Overdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo

US Sanctions Rwandan Ex-Commander, Congolese Rebel Official Read more »

Niger: A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger

National Commission Calls for a Minimum 5-year Transition, Amnesty for Coup Leaders Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: Guinean 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture

A prominent civil society leader in Guinea, Abdoul Sacko, went missing in the early hours of February 19, 2025, after gunmen took him from his home in the capital Conakry, raising… Read more »

Mali: Armed Islamist Attack On Convoy Kills 34 Civilians

Inadequate Protection by Warring Parties Read more »

South Africa: Openly Gay Imam Gunned Down in South Africa

Address Hate Crimes, Conduct Thorough and Speedy Investigation Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Should Free Opposition Leader Besigye, Others

Besigye, Kiiza, Other Civilians Wrongfully Detained, Face Military Trial Read more »

Rwanda: EU Inaction Amidst Rwanda-Backed Atrocities in Eastern DR Congo

European Leaders Should Take Prompt Action against Warring Parties Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroon's Massacre Victims Wait Justice Five Years On

Stalled Trial a Case Study in Impunity Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: African Union Needs to Act Now On Eastern DR Congo

Heads of State Meeting Should Make Fact-Finding Mission Operational Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Drives Displaced People From Goma Camps

Rwanda-Backed Armed Group Should Revoke Unlawful Displacement Order Read more »

Africa: AU Action Needed to End Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent

Enforced Disappearances, Politically Motivated Detention Read more »

Niger: UN Calls On Niger Junta to Free Former President

Authorities Should Immediately Release Mohamed Bazoum, Other Political Detainees Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: HRW Oral Statement On DR Congo At the 37th Special Session of the Human Rights Council

Mr. President, Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Rights Council Should Address Impunity in DR Congo

Countries at Emergency Session Should Endorse Investigative Mechanism Read more »

West Africa: Sahel States' Withdrawal From Ecowas Undermines Accountability

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger End Citizens' Access to West African Regional Court Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: In DRC, a Durable Solution Means Addressing Justice

Over the past week, South Africa has paid the high cost for countries whose soldiers take part in a conflict that has turned the lives of millions of Congolese upside down. Read more »