June 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Case of an Immigrant Mistreated By the Judicial and Prison System in Tanzania
Mr X is a Congolese man who was living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In early June 2006, he lost his passport. He went to the Tanzanian police to register the loss of his passport… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Eswatini: Eswatini - Authorities Must Stop Using the Courts to Intimidate and Harass Union Leaders
Ahead of the court appearance of Sticks Nkambule, Secretary General of Swaziland Transport Communication and Allied Workers Union, on trumped-up charges of contempt of court… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Angola: Authorities Detaining Seriously Ill Activist for More Than 500 Days, Despite a Judge Ordering His Release
Angola authorities must release Tanaice Neutro, an activist who is being detained arbitrarily for more than 500 days despite suffering from severe health issues, Amnesty… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Lesotho: Prime Minister Matekane Must Deliver On Promise of 'Realization of Human Rights' - Amnesty
Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane must move swiftly to honour his promise to ensure the "realization of human rights", including tackling entrenched impunity for violations such… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader's Conviction and Sentencing Adds to Crackdown on Peaceful Dissent
The conviction and sentencing of Job Sikhala, a member of parliament for the opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), for obstructing justice, is a travesty and further… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Zimbabwe: Quash Sentencing of Opposition Leader, Says Amnesty
Responding to the conviction and sentencing of opposition leader, Jacob Ngarivhume, to 48 months imprisonment on charges of inciting public violence for simply exercising his… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Burundi: Arrest of Former Prime Minister an Opportunity for Accountability
Following the arrest of the former Burundian prime minister, Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, on 21 April 2023, and his right-hand man Désiré Uwamahoro on 18 April 2023,… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Angola: Urgent Healthcare Needed for Jailed Activist: Tanaice Neutro
On 13 January, activist Tanaice Neutro was arrested in connection to videos he recorded where he called the president a 'clown' and the authorities 'ignorant'. He was tried in… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Egypt: Independent Civil Society Organizations At Risk of Closure After NGO Deadline Passes
Independent civil society groups may be forced to shut down in Egypt, further limiting the space for civic engagement and human rights activism in the country, Amnesty… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Morocco: Journalist Faces Three Years in Jail for Facebook Post
Responding to the opening today of the trial of journalist Hanane Bakour who faces up to three years in prison and a fine after being accused of "publishing fake news by using… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Conviction and Sentencing of Opposition Spokesperson Shows Escalating Assault On Freedom of Expression
Responding to the conviction and sentencing of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere after she was accused of "publishing falsehoods" for a video… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Uganda: 'Appalling' Anti-LGBTI Law Must Be Repealed Immediately
Dubbed the '2023 Anti-Homosexuality Bill', the law even criminalises those who 'promote' homosexuality or 'attempt to commit the offence of homosexuality' Read more »
March 20, 2023
Sierra Leone: Seven Months After August's Protests Which Turned Violent in Some Locations, No Justice Yet for Those Injured or the Families of Those Killed
Amnesty International collected testimonies alleging excessive use of force by Sierra Leonean security forces to crack down on protests which turned violent in Freetown, Makeni and… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Africa: Global - Protesters Increasingly Maimed and Killed By Police Misuse of Rubber Bullets
Greater availability of 'less-lethal' weapons has led to rise in the use of force against protesters, with huge increase in eye injuries resulting in blindness Read more »
February 19, 2023
Tunisia: Case of Two LGBTQ+ People Jailed Under 'Deeply Homophobic' Law Being Appealed
Trans woman and gay man convicted under article 230 of country's penal code in December Read more »
February 02, 2023
Tunisia: Convictions of Six Civilians By Military Courts Must Be Quashed
Tunisia's military courts should immediately quash the recent convictions of six civilians, including four opposition politicians and a prominent lawyer, and release those who have… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Egypt: India/Egypt - Ongoing Human Rights Crisis in Both Countries Must Be Addressed
The Indian and Egyptian authorities must address the ongoing human rights and impunity crises in the two countries, Amnesty International said today, as India hosts Egyptian… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Cameroon: Failure to Release 23 Detainees Over September 2020 Protests Is 'Deeply Disappointing'
Responding to the news that a request to release 23 protesters from detention, all of whom were convicted for participating in a September 2020 protest in Douala, including… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Ethiopia: Human Rights Defenders Held for Documenting Forced Evictions Must Be Released Immediately
The Ethiopian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release four human rights defenders who were detained solely for their work documenting forced evictions in Addis… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Violent Attacks Against Political Opposition Supporters Must Be Promptly Investigated
Responding to a viral social media video showing brutal attacks against supporters of the political opposition party Citizens' Coalition for Change, Flavia Mwangovya, Amnesty… Read more »
Algeria: Mass Death Sentences Marred By Unfair Trials, Torture Claims
The trials of 54 individuals who were sentenced to death over the events that happened in the Kabylie region, in the northeast of Algeria in August 2021, including the lynching of… Read more »
January 03, 2023
Tanzania: President Hassan Lifts the Blanket Ban On Political Assemblies
Responding to President Samia Suluhu Hassan's announcement that she is lifting the punitive political rallies blanket ban imposed on opposition political parties, Amnesty… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Nigeria: Bogus Charges' Against Student Who Tweeted About President's Wife Must Be Dropped
First lady Aisha Buhari instructed team of police detectives to track down Aminu Adamu Muhammed, who was allegedly tortured in secret location Read more »
November 03, 2022
Liberia: Conviction of Former Rebel Commander Is 'Justice for Victims'
The conviction of Kunti Kamara, a former Liberian rebel commander for wartime atrocities in Liberia by a French court is a milestone in delivering justice for victims, Amnesty… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Zimbabwe: Authorities Must End 'Unjust and Abusive' Incarceration of Opposition MPs - Amnesty International
Senior members of Zimbabwe's main opposition party detained for 100 days 'The continued incarceration is a travesty of justice' - Lucia Masuka Read more »