Sudan Killings Stories

South Sudan imposes curfew after Sudan killings trigger riots
Reuters  |  Jan 17, 2025

South Sudan's foreign ministry summoned Sudan's ambassador over the alleged killings earlier this week, and President Salva Kiir Mayardit called for c...

Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

Police looking for man who injured sister in brutal attack in Eastleigh
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 04, 2025

Ridwan claims her brother's anger stemmed from her decision to travel to Uganda without his approval.

Natembeya stands firm in his condemnation of abductions as he responds to backlash from critics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Natembeya clarified that his condemnation of extrajudicial abductions was not an attack on President William Ruto.

President Ruto: Independent bodies must probe and prosecute those behind wave of abductions
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Ruto said Kenya's allies and partners are watching the events happening and expressing concern over the ongoing talks over abductions and other issues...

Maraga condemns abductions of Kenyans, urges adherence to the rule of law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The former Chief Justice stressed that 2025 should be a year of accountability, especially for those who caused suffering in 2024.

Kenya classified as 'repressed' due to police brutality during Gen Z protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

According to CIVICUS, the violent suppression of demonstrations, which left at least 60 people dead and over 1,000 arrested, marked a severe curtailme...

Church leaders call for national convention to address Kenya's challenges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The alliance criticised delays in payments under the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), rushed implementation of reforms, and corruption in procur...

Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says
Reuters  |  Nov 27, 2024

Some of the food is intended for 14 areas of the country that face famine or are at risk of famine, including the Zamzam camp in the Darfur region.

Garissa family seeks help to trace Sheikh who mysteriously vanished in Nairobi
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 23, 2024

The family is now appealing to the public for help, urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or call 0720828901.

Lobby groups accuse Safaricom of data breach, call for accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

While Safaricom issued a public statement on October 31, 2024, denying the claims, KHRC and MUHURI said the company failed to adequately address the f...

Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say
Reuters  |  Nov 15, 2024

The war erupted from a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule.

UN Security Council sanctions two generals in Sudan’s paramilitary RSF
Reuters  |  Nov 09, 2024

Former Sudanese leaders are wanted by the International Criminal Court for genocide and crimes against humanity.

US demands accountability in Kenya amid wave of killings, abductions
Amina Wako  |  Nov 08, 2024

Despite reassurances from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki about improved security measures, cases of abductions and disappearances continue to increa...

Man linked to Eastleigh killings wanted to marry one of his suspected victims
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 07, 2024

The investigations into Hashim's alleged crimes, including his connection to Deka's death, are ongoing.

Detectives identify suspects behind gruesome killing of three Eastleigh women
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2024

On Sunday, homicide detectives said they had identified the prime suspect by the name Hashim Dagane Muhumed.

Femicide: Police records reveal at least 97 women killed in three months
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2024

DIG Lagat appealed for information that would lead to the re-arrest of Kware murders suspect Collins Jumaisi Khalusha,

Amnesty International, Mukuru Social Justice Centre fault state over killings
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 26, 2024

Anami Daudi of Mukuru Social Justice Centre suggested that the killings should be declared as a national disaster.

Police urge public vigilance as 339 murders reported in two months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 24, 2024

The NPS has reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice is served for the victims and their families.

Activists report spike in mass civilian deaths after Sudan's army ups airstrikes
Reuters  |  Oct 10, 2024

Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese human rights group, said hundreds of people had been killed in such strikes across the country.

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