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Africa: Political Leaders 'Learn Little' From North African Uprisings
allAfrica, 24 May 2012
Spurred by popular uprisings in North Africa, pressure to respect the human rights of all Africans is growing across the continent, but political leaders are standing in the way,… Read more »
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Africa: Amnesty International Report 2012 - Regional Overview for Africa
AI London, 24 May 2012
"Maybe this could be the year when freedom of expression and association will be respected... Maybe this could be the year when Ethiopians will no more be imprisoned for their… Read more »
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Nigeria: Hundreds Died in Violence, Unlawful Killings Continued in 2011
AI London, 24 May 2012
Nigeria's human rights situation deteriorated. Hundreds of people were killed in politically motivated, communal and sectarian violence across the country, particularly after the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Mistrust Within Unity Govt Delays Reforms
AI London, 24 May 2012
Discord and mistrust within the Government of National Unity (GNU) continued to undermine delivery on key objectives of the Global Political Agreement. This led to severe delays in… Read more »
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Uganda: Govt Clamped Down on Peaceful Protest in 2011
AI London, 24 May 2012
Restrictions increased on freedom of expression. Authorities clamped down on peaceful protests, including by using excessive force which led to deaths. Read more »