Activists, Critics Targeted: Growing attacks on refugees and groups at risk Southern African governments targeted and clamped down on their political opposition, activists, and journalists in 2023, Human Rights Watch […]
Southern Africa: Backsliding on Democracy Jeopardizes Rights Read More »
Ensure Civil Society Access to Dzaleka; Uphold Refugee Rights The media reported that the Malawian Ministry of Homeland Security wrote to INUA Advocacy in November 2023 to terminate its partnership
Malawi: Rights Group Expelled from Refugee Camp Read More »
Authorities Should Deter Attacks, Prioritize Accountability Election-related violence across the Democratic Republic of Congo risk undermining general elections scheduled for December 20, 2023. Congolese authorities need to act urgently to
DR Congo: Electoral Violence Threatens Vote Read More »
Unlawful Transition Marks a New Chapter After almost two years of a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protests, the transitional government in Chad will hold a constitutional referendum on December 17.
Will Referendum in Chad Lead to Democracy? Read More »
Law Enshrines Impunity, Rewards Abusers (Nairobi) – A new amnesty law in Chad will deny the rights of victims to seek justice and reinforces impunity, Human Rights Watch said today.
Chad: Amnesty Law Cheats Victims Read More »
Parliament should withdraw the bill and uphold Ubuntu principles. Events in recent months have raised fear among Ghana’s human rights activists, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and allies.
Ghana’s Anti-LGBT Push Will Harm Its Democracy Read More »
Authorities Should Cease Malicious Prosecution of Opponents Zimbabwe’s High Court on Monday set aside the conviction and sentence of the human rights activist and opposition leader Jacob Ngarivhume, freeing him
Zimbabwe Court Frees Opposition Leader Read More »
Court Has Opportunity to Strike Down Abusive Law Ugandan human rights activists, journalists, religious leaders, academics, and lawyers are currently challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which came into force in May,
Ugandans Challenge Anti-Homosexuality Act Read More »
Lens Omelonga Jailed 7 Months for a Social Media Post Last week, the authorities released opposition member Lens Omelonga from prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of
Congolese Opposition Member Freed After Months in Prison Read More »
Ensure Justice, Accountability, Compensate Victims for Devastating Loss (Abuja) – Nigerian authorities should thoroughly and impartially investigate why army airstrikes in northwestern Kaduna state on December 3, 2023, killed 85
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