Detention in Police Premises Notorious for Abuse Sends Chilling Message to Critics “They held him there to send a message to the rest of us:… Read More »Opposition Leader in Court in Central African Republic
Reinstate Dissolved Groups; Respect Freedoms of Association, Assembly, Expression Mali’s minister of territorial administration’s order to dissolve a student association is just the latest in… Read More »Mali Deepens Crackdown on Civil Society
Proceedings Suspended Pending Defense’s Response Earlier this month, in the landmark trial of Guinea’s former president and 10 others, including former ministers, who are accused… Read More »Prosecution Seeks Crimes against Humanity Charges in Guinea Massacre Trial
Security Council Should Act on Access for Aid Deliveries United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to alert the Security Council in the coming days… Read More »Sudan: Urgent Action Needed on Hunger Crisis
Urgent Action Needed on Kabwe Mine Site Committee – Zambia’s government is delaying urgently needed action to clean up severe lead contamination in the city… Read More »Zambia: Government Stalling on Lead Cleanup Plan
Major Figures Urge President to Veto Harmful Legislation Influential people in Ghana are speaking out against the country’s dangerous anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)… Read More »Ghana’s Leaders Push Back on Anti-LGBT Bill
Students Arrested for Protesting Against Oil Pipeline Tomorrow, eleven Ugandan students will appear before a Kampala court for their activism against the planned East Africa… Read More »Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Environmental Activists
Protect Civilians; Respect Fundamental Freedoms; Prioritize Justice, Accountability Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi should ensure that human rights are central to his policies… Read More »DR Congo: Second Term Should Focus on Rights
Violates Rights to Nondiscrimination, Freedom of Expression and Assembly Ghana’s parliament on February 28, 2024 passed a draconian bill that increases criminal penalties for consensual… Read More »Ghana: President Should Veto Anti-LGBT Bill
Law Would Cheat Victims, Embolden Abusers A draft amnesty law submitted by Senegal’s President Macky Sall to members of the National Assembly on March 4, 2024,… Read More »Senegal: Amnesty Bill Opens Door to Impunity