Sudan must end its violent repression of demonstrations, Amnesty International said in the wake of a week of unrest that saw many protesters arrested or injured.

The UN General Assembly’s human rights committee has given a major boost to civil society organizations fighting for an end to FGM.

Côte d’Ivoire must ensure Simone Gbagbo is surrendered to The Hague immediately to comply fully with the ICC Prosecutor's investigation into crimes against humanity.

Security forces have carried out widespread state killings of civilians over cattle theft, and failed to protect hundreds from mass murder.

South Sudan should join the great majority of United Nations members that have abolished the death penalty in law or practice.

Dozens of men and boys have been reportedly shot by Nigerian security forces as an Amnesty International report slammed human rights violations by the security forces in response to Boko Haram violence.

Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire must get a prompt and fair appeal after being convicted in a trial that fell short of international standards.

More than 200 people have faced illegal detention and torture in Côte D’Ivoire, with many still languishing behind bars, Amnesty International can reveal.

Governor signs execution warrants after prison authorities say that the death row inmates in Benin prison are 'becoming unmanageable.'