Investigate Excessive Use of Force during Post-Election Protests The Southern African Development Community (SADC) should publicly condemn the Mozambican authorities’ excessive use of force against… Read More »SADC: Denounce Security Force Violence in Mozambique
Address Constraints on Rights, Civilian Protection in Conflict Areas, Accountability Last week, the United Nations Human Rights Council review of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s human… Read More »UN Review of DR Congo Exposes Lack of Progress on Rights
Authorities Should End Military Prosecutions of Civilians A Ugandan military court in Kampala has ordered former opposition presidential candidate, Kizza Besigye, and his travel companion,… Read More »Ugandan Military Court to Try Opposition Leader
Security Council’s First Sanctions on Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces The United Nations Security Council’s November 8, 2024 sanctions designations for two commanders of Sudan’s Rapid… Read More »Sudan: UN Acts on Abusive Commanders
Restoring Cruel, Irreversible Punishment a Huge Step Back for Rights Last week a government source told the media that Burkina Faso’s military junta plans to reinstate… Read More »Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty
Widespread Attacks in Central Region Highlight Urgent Need to Protect Civilians The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) armed group has killed, injured, and unlawfully detained scores… Read More »Sudan: Rapid Support Forces Target Civilians
Investigate Security Forces’ Use of Tear Gas, Gunfire On Thursday in the heart of Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, Angela was preparing lunch for her 5-year-old son… Read More »Mozambique Police Brutally Repress Election Protesters
Authorities Should Ensure An Unrestricted Civic And Political Space The Mauritius government has ended its recent suspension of social media, which threatened voters’ access to… Read More »Mauritius Ends Social Media Ban ahead of Elections
Court Has Opportunity to Strike Down Abusive Practice This week, Uganda’s appeals court is set to hear an important case on a government hospital’s use… Read More »Ugandan Court Hears Case on Secluding, Restraints
Restore Full Access to Internet, Social Media Platforms The Mozambican authorities should immediately end internet restrictions imposed since October 25, 2024, and restore full access… Read More »Mozambique: Post-Election Internet Restrictions Hinder Rights