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They highlighted multiple signs of democratic backsliding, including the use of masked police in unmarked vehicles, closure of media stations, violati...
Since January, the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), recorded over 4,000 individuals deliberately killed – a 24 per cent increase compared to the...
The report shows that South Sudan recorded 1,607 victims of violence in the first quarter of 2025, including 679 injured, 149 abducted, and 40 subject...
The petitioners argue that Murkomen is unfit to hold office following his orders as the comments constitute incitement to violence and unlawful acts.
In a statement, the organisation said the agreement marks a critical step towards ending decades of violence and displacement in the region and comes...
In May, escalating violence along the South Sudan–Ethiopia border forced MSF to relocate its medical operations from the border town of Burbeiye, Sout...
Statistics from the Taita Taveta County Government show that in 2024 alone, 640 GBV cases were reported, an overwhelming jump from only 13 cases recor...
The report shows a sharp increase in cases from 43 per cent in 2022 to 69 per cent, raising concerns over rising abuse targeting women athletes.
The initiative aims to equip students to tackle both environmental and social challenges within their communities.
In addition to stigma, practical obstacles such as limited access to affordable and male-friendly mental health services further restrict men’s abilit...
The suspects were found armed with the offensive weapons in circumstances that indicated they prepared to commit robbery with violence on June 26 at a...
Justice Mwamuye further prohibited the police from using tear gas, chemical agents, water cannons, or any crowd-control measures against unarmed indiv...
Kewosa said the protests, which also resulted in deaths, injuries, and property destruction, exposed women and girls to horrific abuses that must neve...
In a joint statement, the stakeholders agreed to form sub sub-subcommittee to lead the development of the group's terms of reference.
Nominated Senator Mariam Sheikh Omar expressed deep concern over the sharp increase in GBV cases in the county, calling for collective action and an e...
In 2017, four years later, the court unconditionally released Ouma and Atelu, finding them not guilty of any wrongdoing. Justice John Mativo ruled tha...
The findings reveal a catastrophic impact on the physical, psychological, and social well-being of child survivors and highlight the need for urgent,...
In his report last year, UN Secretary-General António Guterres revealed that the escalation of conflict had exposed civilians to increased levels of s...
But rather than charting a path to stability, the CPT remains mired in dysfunction as Haiti’s crisis deepens with no end in sight. Armed gangs now con...
65 per cent of all the attacks, explosions, and violence against civilians recorded between 2000 and 2024 were located within one kilometre of a road.
MUHURI noted that many of these pregnancies stemmed from rape, defilement, and early marriages, indicating widespread violations of girls’ rights.
Nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun urged stakeholders to unite in combating the rising cases of GBV in Garissa, expressing concern over survivors being sil...
Justice Margaret Muigai said the postponement will give time for all parties to receive key pre-bail and witness protection assessment reports.
The Senate Committee on Lands decried that residents have been displaced since the 2007/2008 post-election violence and continue to live in makeshift...
Wajir County executive committee member for health and sanitation, Habiba Ali, highlighted the increasing cases of HIV that she said needed a more uni...
Okoa Uchumi said Ruto’s remarks amounted to a performative gesture that failed to acknowledge the government’s role in the deaths of over 60 young peo...
Chairperson Nancy Barasa highlighted that many of these crimes happen inside homes, where vulnerable victims are betrayed by their own relatives.
Data from MSF Sudan shows that the organisation responded to 659 survivors of sexual violence in South Darfur between January 2024 and March 2025.
The DCI boss also expressed concern on emerging issues such as gender-based violence, drugs and community land disputes in Wajir County, which he said...
The findings were shared during a public engagement forum in Kwale County, where the group also revealed that sexual abuse cases had increased by eigh...
