Human Rights Watch has criticized measures taken against Addis Standard, stating that they undermine media freedom.

Philippe Bolopion, Human Rights Watch director, warns that AI could accelerate autocratic governments' ability to control and surveil populations, and that a US shift on the global stage could strengthen authoritarianism.

Human Rights Watch reports that the United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Army and its commanders.

A Human Rights Watch report accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia of intentionally targeting and executing civilians with disabilities during its 2025 takeover of el-Fasher.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) alleges that Turkish authorities are using criminal prosecutions and pretrial detention to remove İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu from politics, as he prepares for trial.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Senegal to release individuals arrested for alleged homosexuality, raising concerns about human rights and legal protections.