June 09
Nigeria: 'Help Us Build Our Lives' - Girl Survivors of Boko Haram and Military Abuses in North-East Nigeria
After surviving years of abuse by Boko Haram and by Nigerian forces, reintegration support and justice remain elusive for girls associated, or perceived to be associated, with Boko… Read more »
June 07
Mozambique: Authorities Must Promptly Investigate Arrest of Journalist While Covering Demonstration
Mozambican authorities must immediately investigate the arrest of journalist and human rights defender, Sheila Wilson, while she was broadcasting live from a demonstration on 4… Read more »
June 04
Congo-Kinshasa: In the Shadow of Industries in the Republic of Congo - Environment, and Economic and Social Rights Threatened in Villages Near Oil and Recycling Companies
The Republic of Congo's coastline is the center of the country's industrial activity. Oil - the country's main source of revenue - is extracted and exported, as are other raw… Read more »
May 31
Tunisia: Authorities Must End Erosion of Judicial Independence
Two years after summary dismissal of judges by the president, harassment, prosecutions and denial of rights of judges continue Read more »
May 29
Africa: Death Penalty 2023 - Africa's Executions Triple as Global Toll Soars
Spike in recorded executions in Iran leads to highest number of recorded executions since 2015 In sub-Saharan Africa, recorded executions more than tripled and recorded death… Read more »
May 28
Chad: Chad - Authorities Must Ensure Fair Trial Rights of Detained Relatives of Killed Opposition Leader
Chadian authorities must ensure the fair trial rights of twenty-six people detained incommunicado for more than three months following an assault on the headquarters of an… Read more »
May 23
Sudan: Urgent International Action Needed to Stop Mass Atrocities in Threatened Darfur City
Rapid Support Forces and militias surround El Fasher, the only capital city in Darfur free of RSF control'The conflict is having a devastating toll on civilians' - Tigere Chagutah Read more »
Sudan: UN and African Union Must Act Swiftly to Prevent Mass Atrocities in El Fasher
Responding to reports of escalating violence in El Fasher, in Sudan's North Darfur region, Amnesty International's Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah,… Read more »
May 21
Africa: Global - New Technology and Ai Used At Borders Increases Inequalities and Undermines Human Rights of Migrants
In a new research briefing released today, Amnesty International documents extensively the ways in which technology contributes to the growing trend of human rights violations at… Read more »
May 17
Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission's Mandate
We, the undersigned non-governmental organisations, urge your delegation to support a Human Rights Council resolution that would: Read more »
May 16
Tunisia: Repressive Crackdown On Civil Society Organizations Following Months of Escalating Violence Against Migrants and Refugees
Over the past two weeks, the Tunisian government has launched an unprecedented repressive clampdown against migrants, refugees, and human rights defenders working to protect their… Read more »
May 15
Guinea: Victims of Unlawful Use of Force Still Waiting for Healthcare and Justice
Guinea's authorities have repeatedly violated the human rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression since 2019, said Amnesty International in a new report documenting a… Read more »
May 14
Morocco: Morocco - Criminalization of Abortion Has Devastating Impact On the Rights of Women and Girls
The Moroccan state is failing to meet its obligations to ensure accessible, affordable and good quality sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion, forcing women… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Faces Accountability for Niger Delta Human Rights Violations Before Business Sale
Reacting to news that Nigeria's oil industry regulator is prepared to offer a fast-track sales approvals process for oil companies wanting to sell their businesses in the country,… Read more »
May 13
Egypt: Halt Crackdown On People Voicing Concerns Over Economic Crisis
The Egyptian authorities have intensified their crackdown against protesters, striking workers and people voicing criticism online over the authorities' handling of the economic… Read more »
May 07
Somalia: Death of 23 Civilians in Military Strikes With Turkish Drones May Amount to War Crimes - New Investigation
Fourteen children killed and 17 civilians injured in strikes in March Families of victims should receive reparations Indiscriminate attacks may amount to war crimes Read more »
May 03
Africa: East and Southern Africa - Journalists Targeted Amid Ongoing Crackdown On Media
Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom over the past year, said Amnesty… Read more »
Niger: Niger - Press Freedom in Jeopardy As Journalists Working On Conflict Intimidated and Arrested
Press freedom in Niger is in jeopardy as transitional authorities intimidate and arbitrarily arrest journalists reporting on the country's conflict and security-related issues,… Read more »
May 01
Rwanda: Detaining Refugees Is 'Whipping Up a Febrile Anti-Asylum Atmosphere'
In response to the Government detaining people seeking asylum to deport them to Rwanda, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK's Chief Executive, said: Read more »
Southern Africa: Time to Deliver On Decent Work for Women Informal Cross-Border Traders
Today, on International Workers' Day, we call attention to the findings of the report Southern Africa: "Cross-border is our livelihood. It is our job." and its connection to this… Read more »
April 30
Central African Republic: Former President François Bozizé Must Face Trial for Crimes Against Humanity
Responding to the arrest warrant issued by the Special Criminal Court in Central African Republic against former President François Bozizé, Samira Daoud, Amnesty… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique - Spotlighting IDPs' Land Access Issues
On 16 July 2020, the President of the Republic of Mozambique triggered the process of land law reform through a public consultation. The Committee for the Revision of the Law has… Read more »
April 29
Togo: Elections Against a Backdrop of Muzzling Dissenting Voices
Authorities in Togo must end their escalating crackdown on human rights including the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly amid political tension around the… Read more »
April 25
Lesotho: Authorities Must Stop Threats Against Lesotho Tribune's Journalists and Proprietor
Responding to reports of continued harassment, intimidation and threats against Phafane Nkotsi, journalist and proprietor of Lesotho Tribune and Lesotho Times, Tigere Chagutah,… Read more »
South Africa: Global - Loss and Damage Fund for Climate Change Must Not Restrict the Role of Civil Society
Speaking ahead of the inaugural board meeting of the new international Loss and Damage Fund for climate change next week, Amnesty International's Climate Advisor Ann Harrison said: Read more »