Gunmen kill two Mozambique opposition figures ahead of election protests
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-19 17:51:00

Gunmen kill two Mozambique opposition figures ahead of election protests

The European Union and Mozambique's former colonial ruler Portugal condemned the killing and called for an investigation.

“It’s like killing culture” Human Rights impacts of relocating Tanzania’s Maasai
  • Author: Human Rights Watch
  • Date: 2024-07-31 23:05:59

“It’s like killing culture” Human Rights impacts of relocating Tanzania’s Maasai

The government has provided relocated NCA families with a house and about two to five acres of land to farm, in addition to constructing and renovating roads, a primary school, a dispensary, post office, police post, water supply system, electricity, and cellular network to service Msomera.

Human Rights Watch report reveals extensive sexual violence in Sudan's capital
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-29 16:25:16

Human Rights Watch report reveals extensive sexual violence in Sudan's capital

"I have slept with a knife under my pillow for months in fear of the raids that lead to rape by RSF," a 20-year-old woman living in an RSF-controlled area told Human Rights Watch.

More than 10 million people displaced by Sudan war, IOM says
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-16 23:13:48

More than 10 million people displaced by Sudan war, IOM says

The number is the latest dire figure out of the east African country, devastated by a conflict that began in April 2023.

Lobby calls on government, IMF to align fiscal reforms with human rights
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-07-16 18:07:21

Lobby calls on government, IMF to align fiscal reforms with human rights

The lobby now says the Bill included regressive tax measures that risked undermining rights, thus saying any alternative measures should relieve economic pressures by addressing the root causes of protesters' anger.

Lobby urges AU to deploy civilian protection mission, probe rights violations in Sudan
  • Author: Terry Muriuki
  • Date: 2024-06-21 18:27:56

Lobby urges AU to deploy civilian protection mission, probe rights violations in Sudan

This appeal comes ahead of the AU Peace and Security Council's meeting on June 21, where steps to protect civilians and ensure accountability will be discussed.

Rights group urges AU, UN to deploy new mission to Sudan in wake of conflict
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-16 21:15:38

Rights group urges AU, UN to deploy new mission to Sudan in wake of conflict

It further calls for partners and concerned states including Kenya to insist that affected communities be represented in the ongoing political processes.

Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-03 19:20:36

Kenya criticised for inadequate response to deadly flash floods

The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.

Mali: AU calls on junta to reverse suspension of political parties, associations
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-13 19:41:35

Mali: AU calls on junta to reverse suspension of political parties, associations

The agency said the suspension violates Malian law and the rights to freedom of expression, association, and assembly under international human rights law.

Human Rights Watch calls for UN probe into Ethiopian army killings
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-04 12:26:39

Human Rights Watch calls for UN probe into Ethiopian army killings

The NGO called for the suspension of all deployments of Ethiopian federal forces to peacekeeping missions until "commanders responsible for grave abuses are held accountable."

Somalia's constitutional proposals expose children to early marriage, FGM - rights group
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-30 10:31:56

Somalia's constitutional proposals expose children to early marriage, FGM - rights group

Ahead of a key decision on Saturday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Somalia's parliament to reject any amendments that would put children at risk.

Ethiopia accused of silencing dissent, targeting journalists
  • Author: Foreign Reporter
  • Date: 2024-03-06 12:39:17

Ethiopia accused of silencing dissent, targeting journalists

In 2023, Addis arrested and jailed eight journalists after covering the Amhara conflict.

Israel defying global court order in genocide case, Human Rights Watch warns
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-02-26 13:58:08

Israel defying global court order in genocide case, Human Rights Watch warns

The global court ordered Israel in January, to take immediate measures to ensure the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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