August 18, 2025
“Waiting for God”
Flood Displacement and Planned Relocation of Fisherfolk in Saint-Louis, Senegal
Senegal
March 30, 2026
African Court Should Protect People Displaced by Climate Change
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is poised to issue an advisory opinion on states’ human rights obligations in the climate crisis.
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January 22, 2024
Senegal: Pre-Election Crackdown
Guarantee Fundamental Freedoms, End Arbitrary Detentions and Prosecutions
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December 16, 2019
“These Children Don’t Belong in the Streets”
A Roadmap for Ending Exploitation, Abuse of Talibés in Senegal
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June 11, 2019
“There Is Enormous Suffering”
Serious Abuses Against Talibé Children in Senegal, 2017-2018
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March 30, 2026
Human Rights Watch Submission for the African Court Advisory Opinion on State Obligations Related to the Climate Crisis
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August 23, 2024
Children's Rights to Access to Justice and Effective Remedies
Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child
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April 8, 2024
Senegal: Human Rights Agenda for President Faye
Prioritize Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
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March 5, 2024
Senegal: Amnesty Bill Opens Door to Impunity
Law Would Cheat Victims, Embolden Abusers
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February 12, 2024
Senegal: Delayed Elections Spark Violence, Repression
3 Dead, 60 Injured, at Least 271 Arrested, Journalists Assaulted
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February 5, 2024
Election Delay in Senegal Puts Rights at Risk
Ensure Fundamental Freedoms, Rein in Security Forces and Restore Internet
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January 22, 2024
Senegal: Pre-Election Crackdown
Guarantee Fundamental Freedoms, End Arbitrary Detentions and Prosecutions
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August 1, 2023
Senegalese Government Dissolves Opposition Party, Cuts Internet
Assault on Democracy Ahead of Elections
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June 5, 2023
Senegal: Violent Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent
Investigate Deaths, Injuries; Release Political Prisoners; Ensure Free Assembly
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February 27, 2023
Senegal: Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
95th Pre-Session
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