June 22
Sudan: El Fasher Fighting Incessant Despite UN Resolution, Civilians Trapped and No Aid Can Enter - MSF
MSF
Nine days since the UN Security Council called for an end to the fighting in El Fasher, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - one of the few international humanitarian… Read more »
Africa: Time for Change - Advancing New Drug Policies That Uphold Human Rights [press release]
AI London
To mark "World Drugs Day" on 26 June as activists worldwide are joining together under the #SupportDontPunish campaign, Amnesty International is launching this new policy paper to… Read more »
June 21
Congo-Kinshasa: Human Rights Priorities for the Government of Democratic Republic of Congo During President Tshisekedi's Second Term [press release]
AI London
During his first tenure as President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, made numerous human rights pledges but there has been little to no progress… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia - Decision to Overturn 'Sodomy' Laws Is a Victory for Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Responding to the decision by the Namibia High Court to overturn the country's colonial-era "sodomy" and "unnatural offences" laws which had criminalised same-sex sexual conduct… Read more »
Africa: Protecting More Children, Against More Diseases, Faster Than Ever Before - Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Unveils Plans for Next 5-Year Period [press release]
GAVI
Gavi's new Investment Opportunity outlines plans for the Vaccine Alliance to protect 500 million children, saving over 8 million lives between 2026 and 2030. At a Forum co-hosted… Read more »
Sudan: UN Rights Council Should Continue Efforts to Advance Accountability for Ongoing Atrocities [press release]
HRW
Human Rights Watch Statement on the UN Human Rights Council 56th session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the oral update by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for… Read more »
June 20
Africa: Crisis in the Congo [press release]
Global Witness
DRC's efforts to combat illegal logging reversed within months Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Again Suspends TV News Broadcasts
HRW
The decision by Burkina Faso's media regulatory body to suspend broadcasts of the French news network TV5 is the latest attempt to crack down on independent media and access to… Read more »
Burkina Faso: 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 »
Sudan: Roll Out Civilian Protection Mission, Ensure Sudan Probe - AU
HRW
The African Union (AU) should work with the United Nations to deploy a civilian protection mission to address ongoing atrocities across Sudan, notably in Darfur, and act to ensure… Read more »
Liberia: Local NGO Decries Lack of Govt's Support
New Republic
The Program Manager of Zoe Empowers Liberia has decried what he termed as lack of support from officials of government towards the institution's programs in Liberia. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kisangani's Unhealed Scars - the Six-Day War and the Ongoing Struggle for Justice and Accountability [opinion]
AI London
Twenty-four years ago, from 5 - 10 June 2000, brutal fighting between Rwandan and Ugandan forces ravaged the city of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). For six… Read more »
Eritrea: Joint NGO Letter Calling for Further Human Rights Council Action On Eritrea [press release]
HRW
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland) Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Burundi Friendly Encounter Postponed
Daily News
The Tanzania National Rugby Team friendly match against Burundi that was scheduled to be staged this weekend in Bujumbura, Burundi, has been postponed. Read more »
June 19
Kenya: NGOs Spent Sh197.9bn On Projects Last Financial Year
Capital FM
Non-Governmental Organisations spent a total of Sh197.9 billion on projects last financial year, according to a report details the sector's contribution to the economy. Read more »
Egypt: 'Handcuffed Like Dangerous Criminals' - Sudan Refugees Arrested [press release]
AI London
Since September 2023, Egypt's Border Guard Forces and police have carried out mass arbitrary arrests of Sudanese people who fled the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan for irregularly… Read more »
Angola: 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 »
Zimbabwe: Authorities Must Immediately Release Arbitrarily Detained Opposition Activists [press release]
AI London
Responding to the arbitrary detention and allegations of torture of more than 70 members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party following a mass arrest on 16… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - Unlawful Attacks On Civilians, Infrastructure [press release]
HRW
UN, AU Should Immediately Act to Ensure Protection in Darfur, Elsewhere Read more »
Namibia: Ensure Safety of LGBTI Persons Amid High Court Verdict in 'Sodomy' Case [press release]
AI London
Namibian authorities must ensure the safety of LGBTI persons in the country before, during and after the expected 21 June ruling in a case challenging colonial-era "sodomy" and… Read more »
Egypt: Sudanese in Egypt Risk Detention and Deportation [press release]
AI London
Since September 2023, the Egyptian authorities have carried out mass arrests of Sudanese refugees for entering or remaining in the country irregularly. Those arrested were held for… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Suspension of Metssa Congo's Activities Must Be Followed By Urgent Investigation [press release]
AI London
Responding to the Congolese Ministry of the Environment's total suspension of Metssa Congo's operations until further notice because of the major risk its recycling plant poses to… Read more »
Egypt: Authorities Must End Campaign of Mass Arrests and Forced Returns of Sudanese Refugees
AI London
The Egyptian authorities must immediately cease the mass arbitrary arrests and unlawful deportations of Sudanese refugees who had crossed the border into Egypt seeking refuge from… Read more »
Nigeria: Uduimoh Is the Programmes Manager, Oando Foundation
This Day
SASI Creative Director Advocates for Female Empowerment in Interior Design Read more »
June 18
Tunisia: 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 »