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Saudi Arabia: Halt Imminent Executions of Ethiopian Migrants

Scores Sentenced on Drug-Related Offenses; 3 Executed in April At least 65 Ethiopian migrants are at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia for drug-related offenses, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities executed three others on April 21, 2026. “Saudi Arabia’s willingness to execute foreign migrants for nonviolent offences following trials that ....

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Known, Documented, and Ignored: Confronting the International Politics of Inaction

As the world focuses on the immense civilian toll in the Middle East, other crises continue to unfold with far less attention. They are often described as “forgotten crises,” but that label is misleading. Conflicts across Africa are well documented and analyzed, and they affect countless lives. What they lack is sustained action to address […]

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Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case

Accountability Needed for Decades-Long Violations of Children’s Rights Zambia should provide accountability for its failure to clean up a contaminated mine site that is responsible for the ongoing lead poisoning of children, Human Rights Watch said today in supporting a request for African Union action to require the government and others involved to clean up […]

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Fishermen gather near boats on Mozambique coast amid maritime tensions.

Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen

Adopt Measures, Ensure Justice, to Protect Civilians in Conflict Areas Mozambican navy personnel appear to have unlawfully killed and injured fishermen in Mozambique’s embattled Cabo Delgado province on March 15, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. Mozambique’s Defense and Security Forces, citing security concerns linked to the ongoing armed conflict in the region, have imposed restrictions on coastal […]

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Justice officials at a formal event in the Central African Republic.

Special Prosecutor’s Death at Critical Moment in Central African Republic

Congolese Prosecutor Toussaint Muntazini’s Legacy Should be Protected The Central African Republic’s Special Criminal Court announced the death of its first special prosecutor, Toussaint Muntazini, on March 25 after a long illness. His passing is a profound loss for victims of serious crimes. Muntazini, a Congolese military judge and former attorney general of the armed forces of the Democratic […]

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Money and financial aid for climate-displaced Africans.

African Court Should Protect People Displaced by Climate Change

Decision Could Promote Rights-Based Adaptation, Durable Solutions The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is poised to issue an advisory opinion on states’ human rights obligations in the climate crisis. This is an opportunity to strengthen protections for people displaced by climate change and to call for a rights-respecting approach. A petition filed in May […]

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Burundi journalist grief over colleague's death, highlighting risks faced by media workers.

The Loss of a Journalist in Burundi

Human Rights Watch Mourns the Passing of Jackson Bahati Human Rights Watch mourns the passing of Burundian journalist Jackson Bahati, who died suddenly at age 55 on March 16, 2026. Bahati was a pillar among journalists in Burundi. A skilled writer and presenter, he was led by an innate curiosity and love for his country. Throughout […]

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