In eastern Congos conflict, government troops and rebel fighters have raped tens of thousands of women and girls, but fewer than a dozen perpetrators … Go to resource »
Two years into the crisis in Darfur, the humanitarian, security and political situation is deteriorating. Atrocity crimes are continuing, people are … Go to resource »
Women are paying an increasingly heavy price for the dangerously unregulated multi-billion dollar trade in small arms, according to a new report … Go to resource »
The following report analyses the process of amnesty as characterised in Ugandas Amnesty Act 2000. It does so primarily from the perspective of … Go to resource »
In his report, the Secretary-General captures a mixed picture of West Africa. He notes that despite the appreciable progress towards democratic and … Go to resource »
The worldwide system for protecting human rights was significantly weakened in 2004 by the crisis in Darfur and the Abu Ghraib scandal, Human Rights … Go to resource »
Gambian journalist Deyda Hydara was gunned down in cold blood at the wheel of his car on the night of 16 December 2004 and there are many who see … Go to resource »
The government of Zimbabwe drafted the 2004 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Bill after a four-year period of deteriorating relations with … Go to resource »
The report documents the continued abuses of refugees and internally displaced people in Darfur, Sudan. Go to resource »
Islamic law courts in northern Nigeria have failed to respect due process rights, resulting in discriminatory and harsh sentences, Human Rights Watch … Go to resource »
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