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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Rwanda: UK - Channel Crossing Deaths Highlight Government's 'Callous Attitude' to Refugees

In response to reports that five people died earlier today trying to cross the Channel, Steve Valdez-Symonds, Amnesty International UK's Refugee and Migrant Rights Director, said: Read more »

Africa: A Chance for Africa to Counter the Pitfalls of International Criminal Justice?

Since its inception, the project of international criminal justice has been marked by a striking indifference to the long historical record of atrocities perpetrated by the Western… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Must Halt Shell's Sale of Its Niger Delta Business Unless Human Rights Are Fully Protected

The proposed sale of Shell's onshore oil business in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria risks worsening human rights abuses and should be blocked by the government unless a… Read more »

Nigeria: Joint Letter Regarding Shell's Sale of the Shell Petroleum Development Company in Nigeria

The following joint letter, signed by 40 Nigerian and international non-governmental organisations, urges the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to refuse regulatory… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Decade After Boko Haram Attack On Chibok, 82 Girls Still in Captivity

Over 1,700 children abducted by gunmen since 2014 17 mass school abductions recorded in six years 20 released Chibok girls forced to marry former Boko Haram fighters Read more »

Ethiopia: Merawi Killings Should Be Independently Investigated

African and global human rights bodies must urgently investigate killings of civilians by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in Merawi town, Amhara region, after fighting… Read more »

Sudan: One Year Since Conflict Began, Response From International Community Remains Woefully Inadequate

One year since the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Sudan, the response from the international community has remained… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda - Court Fails to Repeal Callous Anti-LGBTI Law, Puts People At Risk

Responding to a decision by Uganda's Constitutional Court to only revoke parts of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 (AHA), a law which prompted rising attacks against LGBTI people,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda - Court 'Turned Its Back' On Human Rights By Failing to Repeal Callous Anti-LGBTI Law

The Anti-Homosexuality Act is one of the most extreme anti-LGBTI laws in the world Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - ICC Must Not Dash the Hope of Survivors of Atrocities By the Military

In response to the statement of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) following the conclusion of an official visit to Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, Director… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia - Authorities' Targeting of Lawyers Undermines Access to Justice

The Tunisian authorities' growing judicial harassment and intimidation of lawyers solely for discharging their professional duties violates their rights and undermines access to… Read more »

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 »

Egypt: Egypt Must Immediately and Unconditionally Release Anti-Torture Protester Mahmoud Hussein

The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Mahmoud Hussein who is facing 25 years in prison simply for wearing a T-shirt with an anti-torture slogan, 15… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia - Artist Jailed for Criticizing President: Rached Tamboura

On 31 January 2024, the Monastir court of appeals in Tunisia sentenced artist Rached Tamboura to two years in prison on bogus charges for the peaceful exercise of his right to… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia - Lawyers Tarrgeted With Judicial Harassment and Reprisals

Since January 2022, at least 20 Tunisian defence lawyers in high profile cases, have faced judicial harassment through criminal investigations based on their peaceful exercise of… Read more »

Mali: Drone Strikes Killed 13 Civilians Including Seven Children in Amasrakad

Two night-time drone strikes by the Malian army on 17 March killed at least 13 civilians, including seven children aged between two and 17, in Amasrakad, Gao region, and left more… Read more »

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 »

South Sudan: South Sudan - UN Human Rights Council Should Extend the Mandate of the Chrss and Protect the Documentation of Evidence Related to Human Rights Violations.

Amnesty International is concerned by the Government of South Sudan's calls at the ongoing 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the Commission on Human Rights in… Read more »