March 18, 2023
Mozambique: Arbitrary Arrests, Teargassing and Brutal Assault of Peaceful Protesters a Violation of the Right Freedom of Assembly
In response to the violent repression of nationwide peaceful protests to remember the fallen musician Azagaia by the Mozambican police, including beating up of protesters,… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Senegal: Authorities Intensify Repression Ahead of 2024 Election
The Senegalese authorities are intensifying repression ahead of the 2024 presidential election by cracking down on human rights, restricting civic space, banning protests and… Read more »
Egypt: Heavy Sentences Against Unjustly Jailed Couple: Aisha El-Shater, Mohamed Abo Horeira
On 5 March, an emergency court sentenced Aisha el-Shater and her husband lawyer Mohamed Abo Horeira to ten and 15 years in prison, respectively. They were convicted on bogus… 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 »
March 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Authorities Must Immediately Lift Blockade On Selected Social Media Access - Amnesty International
As a blockade by the Ethiopian authorities on selected social media platforms enters its second month, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Eight Years On, Authorities Yet to Give Update On the Disappeared Journalist and Pro-Democracy Activist
Eight years after journalist and pro-democracy activist, Itai Dzamara went missing authorities are yet to give progress report on their investigation efforts to ensure his family… Read more »
March 07, 2023
South Sudan: Human Rights Council Must Listen to Survivors
Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council today, Amnesty International thanked the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan for its update. The organisation said that it was… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Egypt: Drop Bogus Case Against Egyptian Human Rights Group
The Egyptian authorities must immediately release Ezzat Ghoniem, founder of the human rights organization Egyptian Coordination for Rights and Freedoms, and 13 others, all of whom… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Morocco: Further Information: Human Rights Defender's Conviction Upheld: Rida Benotmane
On 20 February, the Rabat Court of Appeal upheld the conviction against human rights defender Rida Benotmane, imposed by a lower court on 7 November 2022, on charges relating to… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroon Activist Held Without Charge for 200 Days: Abdul Karim Ali
Peace activist Abdul Karim Ali has been arbitrarily detained without charge since 11 August 2022. While the authorities have provided no formal reason for his detention, he was… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Eswatini: Investigation Into Thulani Maseko's Killing Must Be Independent and Transparent
The Eswatini authorities must ensure the investigation into the unlawful killing of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko is completely independent, impartial, transparent and… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Algeria: Jailed Brother of Activist On Hunger Strike: Abderrahmane Zitout
On 16 February 2022, Algerian father of four and shop owner, Abderrahmane Zitout, started a hunger strike for the third time since his imprisonment, to protest against his… 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 »
Tunisia: Quash Prison Terms for LGBTI Duo Sentenced On Charges of Homosexuality
Ahead of tomorrow's appeal (20 February 2023) trial at a Nabeul Appeal court of two members of the LGBTI community in Tunisia, a transgender woman and a gay man, convicted of… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Tunisia: President Saied Must Immediately Stop His Political 'Witch Hunt' - Amnesty International
Tunisian authorities are escalating efforts to crack down on high-profile critics and perceived opponents of President Kais Saied with the arrest of at least ten people in a week… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Amnesty International Investigation Reveals Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Killing Spree, Rapes
M32 rebels killed at least twenty men and raped dozens of women and girls in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebels Perpetrating Summary Killings and Rapes - Amnesty International
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels summarily killed men and raped dozens of women in eastern DRC late November 2022, investigation shows. This constitutes war crimes and could constitute… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Nigeria: Authorities Must Uphold Human Rights Ahead of Elections
Nigeria's presidential and national assembly elections due to take place on 25 February must be free from further violence and intimidation and effective measures must be in place… Read more »
Nigeria: Authorities Must Prevent 'Unacceptable' Deadly Violence Ahead of Elections
Ahead of the presidential and national assembly election on 25 February, Amnesty International is calling for political parties, politicians, and security forces to refrain from… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Tunisia: Civil Society Organizations Call for the Immediate Release of Issam Bouguerra
Tunisian filmmaker Issam Bouguerra imprisoned since 24 August 2021 was sentenced on 24 November 2022 to 15 months in prison on charges of use and possession of cannabis, which… Read more »
February 10, 2023
South Sudan: Forcefully Returned Critic Held Incommunicado: Morris Mabior Awikjok Bak
On 4 February, Morris Mabior Awikjok Bak, a South Sudanese critic, was reportedly arbitrarily arrested, allegedly by armed Kenyan security forces and a South Sudanese man in… 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 »
Nigeria: Niger Delta Communities File Claims Against Shell in UK High Court Over Devastating Oil Spills
Reacting to the news that two Nigerian communities, which have been devastated by oil spills, have filed claims against Shell at the High Court in London, Amnesty International's… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Must Clean Up Devastating Oil Spills in the Niger Delta
Reacting to the news that two Nigerian communities, which have been devastated by oil spills, have filed claims against Shell at the High Court in London, Amnesty International's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Must Reject Proposed New Law That Threatens Rights and Civic Space
Responding to the Senate's passing of the Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) Amendment Bill, which now awaits President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent to become law, Tigere… Read more »
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