UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea
HRW
"Patterns of gross human rights violations, including the widespread use of arbitrary and incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance persist unabated" in Eritrea, the UN… Read more »
South Sudan's Authorities Show Their Aversion to Criticism Yet Again
HRW
Last week, authorities in Jonglei state detained a photojournalist with the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation for participating in protests about the cost of living… Read more »
Sisi Govt's Repression Taints Egypt-EU Investment Conference [press release]
HRW
As Abuses Fuel Egypt's Economic Crisis, EU Should Press for Rights Reforms Read more »
Conflict in Northern Mozambique Puts Education At Risk
HRW
The good news is that during 2022 and 2023, attacks on schools in Mozambique significantly decreased, according to a report released last week. The bad news is that Mozambique has… Read more »
President Tshisekedi Must Use Second Term to Tackle Human Rights Crisis
AI London
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s President Felix Tshisekedi must use his second and final term in office to address the human rights crisis engulfing the country, Amnesty… Read more »
Police Linked to Killings At Gold Mine
HRW
Police in Tanzania guarding the North Mara Gold Mine have been linked to the killing of least six people and injury of several others during clashes since February 2024, Human… Read more »
Turkish NGOs Donate 2000 Cows, Camels to Sokoto - Sozecom
Vanguard
Turkish Islamic Organizations has donated over 2000 Cows and Camels for Uhudiyya otherwise known as (Layya ). Read more »
Non-Profits Pull Together to Alleviate Hunger in Tornado-Ravaged KZN Community
Daily Maverick
A tornado has left hunger and desperation in its wake as institutions try to aid tornado victims on the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast. Read more »
EU Should Shift Gears in the Face of Atrocities in Sudan [press release]
HRW
The EU's response needs to echo the speed with which disaster is occurring on the ground. Residents of El Fasher and other civilians throughout Sudan deserve nothing less, Laetitia… Read more »
Conflict in Burkina Faso Jeopardizing Education
HRW
Burkina Faso experienced an upsurge in attacks on students, teachers and schools in 2022 and 2023, according to a report released today by the Global Coalition to Protect Education… Read more »
Police Must Respect Protest Rights During Planned 22 June Demonstrations [press release]
AI London
Police must respect the rights of protesters in Luanda during the planned 22 June demonstrations against economic decline and political repression, said Amnesty International. Read more »
Sudan - Unlawful Attacks On Civilians, Infrastructure [press release]
HRW
UN, AU Should Immediately Act to Ensure Protection in Darfur, Elsewhere Read more »
Authorities Must Immediately End Escalating Crackdown On Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Amnesty International and Chapter One Foundation are calling on the Zambian authorities to immediately end the escalating crackdown on civic space and repression of human rights… Read more »
Witnesses Describe Police Killing Protesters
HRW
Kenyan security forces shot directly into crowds of protesters on June 25, 2024, including protesters who were fleeing, Human Rights Watch said today. Read more »
Joint Statement Calling for End to Crackdown [press release]
HRW
The undersigned organizations call on the government of Tunisia to end its ongoing crackdown on the rights to free expression and free association and to respect the human rights… Read more »