June 27, 2023
South Africa: Older People Lack Basic Care, Support
Put Law Into Practice So All Can Live With Dignity Read more »
Africa: Imagination Needed to End Loneliness in Older Age
"Older people are just literally left on their own." Read more »
Algeria: Free People Held After Activist Fled
The Algerian authorities have been holding at least four people for more than four months, including a journalist, for allegedly helping an activist to leave the country in… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Today Follows Decades of Justice Denied
In late 2004, as the war in Darfur raged into its second year, I was working with a humanitarian organization based in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. On our way to one of our… Read more »
Eswatini: Eswatini - Still No Justice for 2021 Violence
Ensure Accountability, Establish All-Inclusive National Dialogue Read more »
June 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Wants More From ICC
New International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court's Work Isn't Done Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: Qatar - Six Months Post-World Cup, Migrant Workers Suffer
FIFA/Qatari Authorities Paid No Compensation, Silent on Wage Theft Read more »
June 15, 2023
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities By Islamist Armed Groups
Summary Killings, Looting, Arson Committed with Impunity Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Should Ensure Justice for Kasese Massacre
More than 100 Were Killed, More Than 200 Arrested Read more »
June 14, 2023
Rwanda: Mass Graves Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23
Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Read more »
Africa: EU's New Supply Chain Laws Over-Reliant On Self-Certification
Public awareness has grown about exploitation and abuse in global supply chains. Many consumers now know that there is a real risk of child labour, deadly work conditions, and… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Killings, Rapes by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels
Rebels' Incursions Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in East Read more »
Guinea: Guinea, Donors Should Find Way to Resume Stadium Massacre Trial
Landmark Proceedings Suspended Over Payments for Legal Assistance Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Sudan: South Sudan Ratifies Crucial African Women's Rights Treaty
Ensure Effective Implementation, Enforcement of Maputo Protocol Read more »
Rwanda: Justice Denied for Rwanda Genocide Victims
Trial of Alleged Mastermind Félicien Kabuga Suspended Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: No Justice for Civilians Killed in Airstrike
The Nigerian authorities have provided little information and no justice for a military airstrike on January 24, 2023 that killed 39 civilians and injured at least 6 others, Human… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Police Fatally Fire On Fuel-Price Protest
Impartially Investigate Apparent Excessive Use of Lethal Force Read more »
June 05, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Climate Talks Should Ensure Fossil Fuel Phaseout
In Bonn, Ahead of COP28, Confront UAE on Oil, Rights Read more »
Central African Republic: Referendum Poses Risks
Presidential Term Measure a Threat to Civil Society, Freedom of Expression Read more »
Malawi: Refugees, Including Children, Forcibly Relocated
End Evictions, Confinement to Overcrowded Camp Read more »
Senegal: Senegal - Violent Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent
Investigate Deaths, Injuries; Release Political Prisoners; Ensure Free Assembly Read more »
June 02, 2023
Africa: Africa - Independent Judiciaries Can Defend Rights
In sub-Saharan Africa, countries with strong independent judiciaries have tended to fare better when it comes to upholding LGBTQ rights. Read more »
Angola: Police Violently Disperse Street Traders' Protest
Dogs, Tear Gas Used Against Women Vendors Read more »
Rwanda: Alleged Genocide Mastermind Arrested
Fulgence Kayishema Caught After Two Decades; Should Face Swift, Fair Trial Read more »
June 01, 2023
Sudan: Sudan - Concrete UN Security Council Action Needed
African Council Members Should Take Leading Role in Ending Abuses Read more »
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