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African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press release on the discovery of a mass grave containing at least 65 bodies of migrants in Libya

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the bereaved victims and condemns all violations of migrants' rights that may lead to their disappearance, including the right to life

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) is following with great attention the situation of migrants in Libya, a territory traversed by one of the deadliest migratory routes in Africa. The Commission is deeply alarmed and saddened by the discovery, in south-west Libya, of a mass grave…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Statement of condolences on the passing of H.E Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of The Republic of Namibia

President Geingob's passing is an immense loss not only for Namibia but also for the African continent as a whole

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) extends its deepest condolences on the passing of His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, on 4 February 2024. As the Country Rapporteur for Namibia, I join the ACHPR in mourning the loss of a…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press Release on the Promotion Mission to the Kingdom of Lesotho

During the Mission, the delegation will meet with a cross-section of human rights actors in the country, especially those working in the field of human rights

The Secretariat of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Secretariat) wishes to inform the general public that the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), upon authorization of the Government by the Kingdom of Lesotho (Lesotho), is scheduled to undertake a Promotion Mission to Lesotho…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Call for inputs on the African Declaration on the Promotion of the Role of Human Rights Defenders and their Protection in Africa

The ultimate objective of this Regional Declaration is to appropriate at continental level the Conventions and other standards and guidelines adopted at global level, especially the 1998 United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission), at its 65th Ordinary Session held from 21 October to 10 November 2019, in Banjul, The Gambia, adopted Resolution ACHPR/Res.432(LXV) 2019 on the Elaboration of an African Declaration on the Promotion of the Role of Human Rights Defenders and their…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) Press Release on the Situation in the Gaza Strip

The Commission calls on the international community to work tirelessly, for the immediate cessation of hostilities and for borders to be opened to ensure the free movement of blocked persons

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission), meeting on the occasion of its 77th Ordinary Session, held in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, from 20 October to 9 November 2023, is following with concern the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and its negative consequences on the…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Call for Contributions: Newsletter Articles to Commemorate 20 Years of the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women in Africa

The Maputo Protocol stands as the first binding regional human rights instruments that exclusively centers on protecting the rights of women and girls across the African continent

Project Title:    Celebrating 20 years of the Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Women in Africa (Maputo Protocol) Organisation:    The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Office of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa) Request Type:        Call for Newsletter Articles Closing…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press release on the situation of human rights in Burkina Faso

The Commission expresses its solidarity with the people of Burkina Faso and strongly condemns the terrorist attacks against the Defence and Security Forces and the civilian population

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, through its Country Rapporteur and Chairperson of the Working Group on the Death Penalty, Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Killings and Enforced Disappearances in Africa, Hon. Commissioner Idrissa Sow, expresses its outrage at the recurrent massacres of civilians in Burkina Faso, especially in…

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The African Commission condemns in the strongest terms the indiscriminate bombings and shelling in Sudan

The African Commission also notes that the complete disregard of the principles of international humanitarian law and the lack of humanitarian access for the sick and wounded

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the African Commission), through Honourable Commissioner Hatem Essaiem the Country Rapporteur for Sudan and Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, Focal Point of the African Commission on Human Rights in Conflict Situation, is following with deep concern the grave unfolding situation in Sudan. …

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Press Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Senegal

The Commission strongly condemns the violence that took place and the excessive use of force by law enforcement officers against civilians

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) is following with interest the development of the situation in the Republic of Senegal. It is particularly concerned by the latest incidents that have taken place in recent days, including the firing of tear gas at a delegation led by…

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The African Commission calls for targeted measures for ensuring free, fair, and credible elections in the Federal Republic of Nigeria

The Commission applauds both the regularity of the convening of national elections and the efforts made to safeguard the integrity of the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the African Commission), through its Country Rapporteur for the Federal Republic of Nigeria – Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, is following the preparations for the conduct of national elections in Nigeria with a lot of interest. The Commission applauds both the regularity…