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DR Congo: Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns

Visiting Human Rights Watch Head Presses Senior Officials to Change Course The Human Rights Watch executive director, Philippe Bolopion, urged senior Congolese officials to respect freedom of expression, end arbitrary arrests and detentions, and ensure accountability for abuses during his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo from May 17 to 21, ....

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Damaged police vehicle amidst debris after Maiduguri bombings in Nigeria.

Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians

Ensure Civilian Protection, Investigate Attacks Support Victims Deadly bombings in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, have heightened concerns about the resurgence of violent attacks by Boko Haram and a growing risk to civilians in the region, Human Rights Watch said today. In the aftermath of this apparent war crime, Nigerian authorities […]

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Security forces and protesters amid smoke after election crackdown in Tanzania.

Tanzania: Bystanders Shot in Post-Election Crackdown

National Inquiry Commission Should Seek Accountability Tanzanian security forces cracking down on protests during and after the country’s 2025 general elections killed and injured people who were not participating in demonstrations. Based on initial research into the killings, Human Rights Watch believes that hundreds of people across the country may have been killed. The Tanzanian […]

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Man walking past South Sudan Ministry of Petroleum sign in Juba.

South Sudan Faces Scrutiny Amid Corruption-Linked Arrests

Contributed by Human Rights Watch Are Accountability Efforts Credible or a Farce? Since February 24, South Sudanese authorities have detained at least six current and former officials connected to the country’s oil and financial sectors. Officials have not confirmed whether formal charges have been filed. Speaking to the media, Minister of Information Ateny Wek Ateny […]

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Liberia: Momentum on Accountability Must Lead to a Functioning War Crimes Court

Joint Oral Statement – Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption – HRC61 Liberia’s support for key recommendations received during its fourth UPR cycle is a significant and welcome step toward at last delivering justice for serious international crimes during the country’s civil wars. These include recommendations aimed at the establishment and effective functioning of a war […]

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U.S. removes sanctions on Wagner-linked officials in Mali, impacting regional security.

US Lifts Sanctions on Wagner-Linked Officials in Mali

Decision Disregards Ongoing Military Junta Atrocities The United States government recently lifted sanctions on three senior Malian officials linked to Russia’s abusive Wagner Group who could be implicated in serious human rights violations. The decision signals disturbing disregard for atrocities in Mali’s armed conflict with Islamist armed groups. The three officials, Defense Minister Sadio Camara, […]

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Man walking past South Sudan Ministry of Petroleum sign in Juba.

Corruption-Linked Arrests in South Sudan Raise Questions

Are Accountability Efforts Credible or a Farce? In a wave of arrests that began on February 24, South Sudanese authorities have detained at least six current and former officials linked to the country’s oil and financial sectors. While authorities have yet to publicly clarify if charges have been brought, Minister for Information Ateny Wek Ateny […]

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