September 18
Lesotho: Lesotho - Authorities Must Promptly Investigate Allegations That Army Tortured and Killed Civilians
Responding to reports that Lesotho Defence Forces (LDF) soldiers tortured at least four people and killed at least two others during the ongoing Operation Hard Fist to confiscate… Read more »
March 08
Sudan: Sudan - Internet Shutdown Threatens Delivery of Humanitarian and Emergency Services
A near total communication blackout in Sudan following all network and internet shutdowns in early February poses serious risks to the coordination of emergency assistance and… Read more »
February 14
Libya: Internal Security Agency Must End Abuses in Name of 'Guarding Virtue'
Over the past year, the Tripoli-based Internal Security Agency (ISA) has subjected dozens of men, women and children to a range of abuses, including enforced disappearance,… Read more »
February 08
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe - Cabinet's Move to Abolish Death Penalty Marks Progress
Responding to a move by Zimbabwe's cabinet to back abolition of the death penalty, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Africa: COP28 - President Using Summit to Arrange Oil Deals Proves 'Fox Is Guarding Hen House'
Reacting to a BBC report that Sultan Al Jaber, the president-designate of COP28, who is also the chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), was briefed to… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Burkina Faso: Armed Groups Committing War Crimes in Besieged Localities
Ansaroul Islam and other armed groups are enforcing brutal sieges in localities across Burkina Faso committing war crimes and human rights abuses, including killings of civilians,… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Inauguration Takes Place Amid Political Climate of Fear
Emmerson Mnangagwa to begin second term as president after election that saw abductions and torture of opposition party activists Read more »
June 22, 2023
Africa: FIFA Must Ensure Human Rights Are Key Factor in 2030 World Cup Hosting Decision
New global opinion poll shows majority of public (53%) believe human rights should be a key consideration in hosting decisions, with even more - 60% - of those in UK taking this… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Libya: HRC 52 - Oral Statement - Interactive Dialogue With the Fact-Finding Mission On Libya
The final report of the Fact-Finding Mission is a harrowing read. The Mission found that crimes under international law and other serious human rights violations continue unabated,… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: Recent Violence Shows Deadly Cost of Israel's System of Apartheid
Year on from launch of major Amnesty report, almost 220 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces Read more »
January 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: 'Chilling' Violence Against Political Opposition Supporters Must Be Investigated Immediately
In response to a social media video showing brutal attacks against supporters of the political opposition party Citizens Coalition for Change, Flavia Mwangovya, Amnesty… Read more »