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March 28
Eswatini: Eswatini - Authorities Must Stop Harassment and Intimidation of Tanele Maseko
Responding to news of the arrest of Tanele Maseko, widow of the late human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko, and a number of her relatives, on 27 March at the Oshoek Border post while… Read more »
March 26
Lesotho: Authorities Must Investigate Torture of Detainees At Maseru Correctional Institution
Responding to recent findings by the Lesotho Ombudsman which exposed a disturbing pattern of human rights violations, including torture, excessive use of force and denial of… Read more »
Lesotho: Detainees Remain At Risk of Torture
On 22 December 2023, detainees at Maseru Correctional Institution (MCCI), Lesotho, were subjected to torture and other ill-treatment by the Correctional Services officers who beat… Read more »
March 12
Zimbabwe: Former MPs' Convictions Must Be Quashed: Job Sikhala, Godfrey Sithole, Nyatsime 16
On 30 January 2024, former opposition leader Job Sikhala was released after 595 days of arbitrary detention. Read more »
March 08
Africa: Southern Africa - Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe Failing to Protect the Human Rights of Women Working in Informal, Cross-Border Trade
The governments of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe have failed to protect women participating in Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) from gender-based violence and economic… Read more »
March 07
Zimbabwe: Authorities Urged to Disclose Location of Missing Activist Itai Dzamara
Ahead of the ninth anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Itai Dzamara, a journalist and pro-democracy activist who was abducted in Harare on 9 March 2015, Vongai Chikwanda,… Read more »
February 15
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Job Sikhala's Conviction a Travesty of Justice
Responding to the conviction and sentencing of former opposition legislator Job Sikhala, to a nine-month suspended sentence and a fine under a law that no longer exists after he… 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 »
January 22
Eswatini: Eswatini - One Year After Thulani Maseko's Killing, Justice Remains Elusive
Marking a year since the brutal killing of human rights defender and lawyer Thulani Maseko, who was shot dead by gunmen at his home in Luyengo, Vongai Chikwanda, Amnesty… Read more »
January 10
Africa: South Africa's Genocide Case Offers Glimmer of Hope for Justice
Proceedings at International Court of Justice due to open in The Hague tomorrow Read more »
South Africa: ICJ Hearings Over Israel's Alleged Breaches of the Genocide Convention a Vital Step to Help Protect Palestinian Civilians
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings on a South Africa legal case alleging that the state of Israel is breaching its obligations under the UN Genocide Convention… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Acquittal of Imprisoned Opposition Leader Shows Growing Cases of Misuse of Justice System to Target Critical Voices
Responding to yesterday's High Court acquittal of opposition leader, Jacob Ngarivhume, who was sentenced in April to 48 months imprisonment for leading protests against government… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Mozambique: Authorities Must Investigate Lethal Use of Force Against Protesters
Mozambican police used excessive and lethal force against peaceful protesters and bystanders, including firing live ammunition and teargas, following disputed local elections in… Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: Authorities Urged to Protect Persons With Albinism
Ahead of the court appearance tomorrow of South African traditional healer Bongolethu "Dr Khehlelezi" Mzozo, over a video shared on YouTube in April 2023 spreading misinformation… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Eswatini: Eswatini - Authorities Must Investigate Brutal Prison Attack On Former MP
Responding to reports that Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza, a former Member of Parliament (MP) who has been arbitrarily detained for almost two years, was beaten by correctional services… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Fails to Break With the Past, Fuels Cycle of Abuse and Impunity
Shrinking civic space, crackdown on human rights and attack on peaceful dissent intensifies. Mnangagwa followed Mugabe's steps in misusing laws as instrument of oppression. False… 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 »
July 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Upcoming Election to Take Place Against Backdrop of 'Brutal' Human Rights Crackdowns
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has relentlessly suppressed rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly Read more »
July 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: President's Signing of 'Patriotic Bill' a Brutal Assault On Civic Space
Responding to the news that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Amendment Bill, 2022, commonly referred to as the "Patriotic… 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 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 »
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