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Niger: Authorities failing to uphold their commitment to respect human rights since military coup

The Nigerien military-led authorities have failed to uphold their commitment to respect human rights and protect civil liberties, said Amnesty International in a new report documenting the clampdown on former regime officials and critical voices since the July 2023 coup

The report, “Niger: Threatened and Brought to Heel: Human Rights and Civic Space under pressure since the 26 July Coup”, sheds light on the deterioration of civic space and violations of civil and political rights since the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum. Amnesty International documented human rights violations including arbitrary…

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Mozambique: Two years without justice for protester shot in the eye with rubber bullet

According to Manhique’s lawyer, he was running away from tear gas when he was hit in the eye

Ahead of the two-year anniversary of Inocêncio Manhique losing his eye due to unlawful use of force by security forces, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said:  “Two years ago, security forces shot Inocêncio Manhique in the eye with a rubber bullet during a…

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Zimbabwe: Ten years without answers since journalist and activist Itai Dzamara’s enforced disappearance

Two days before his enforced disappearance, Dzamara addressed an opposition rally where he called for mass action against Zimbabwe’s deteriorating economic conditions

Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Zimbabwean journalist and pro-democracy activist Itai Peace Dzamara, Amnesty International calls on authorities to urgently establish an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into his whereabouts.  On the morning of 9 March 2015, five men abducted Dzamara from a barber shop in the…

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Senegal: Authorities must deliver justice to victims of violent repression of protests since 2021

In March 2021, the arrest of then opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as part of a judicial investigation triggered protests in Senegal

The Senegalese authorities must deliver justice, truth and reparation to the thousands of victims of the violent crackdown on protests between 2021 and 2024, said Amnesty International on the first anniversary of a law granting an amnesty to security forces.   The amnesty law, passed on 6 March 2024, covers all…

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Côte d’Ivoire - One year on: Evicted Gesco Rivière farmers must be compensated for devastating loss of livelihoods

On 21 February 2024, as part of a series of forced evictions in Abidjan neighbourhoods, farms and fishponds belonging to members of the Agro-Past Eburny association were demolished without prior consultation or notice

The Ivorian authorities must urgently compensate the 133 farmers, their employees and families whose livelihoods were destroyed following the forced evictions on the Gesco Rivière site in Abidjan, Amnesty International said on the first anniversary of the demolitions. On 21 February 2024, as part of a series of forced evictions…

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Egypt: Release social media users detained for supporting calls to end President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s rule

This is the second time in the last six months that the Egyptian authorities have arbitrarily arrested people for expressing their support for a change in government

Egyptian authorities must immediately release dozens of people arbitrarily detained and prosecuted on terrorism-related charges, solely for posting online content supporting calls for an end to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s rule, Amnesty International said today. The crackdown took place ahead of the anniversary of the 25 January 2011 revolution, a…

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Egypt: Authorities must immediately reveal whereabouts of Egyptian-Libyan activist Nasser al-Hawari

Amnesty International reviewed copies of complaints sent by the family to Public Prosecution on 10 February to inquire about al-Hawari’s whereabouts

Egyptian authorities must immediately reveal the whereabouts of Egyptian-Libyan activist and TV anchor Nasser al-Hawari, who was forcibly disappeared after being seized by plainclothes security officers outside his family home in Alexandria on 9 February, escorted into an unmarked van, and driven away, Amnesty International said today. He was arrested…

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Sudan: Rapid Support Forces (RSF) must stop attacks on famine-stricken Zamzam camp

Zamzam camp was established two decades ago to shelter civilians fleeing violence in the Darfur region

Responding to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on the famine-stricken Zamzam camp for internally displaced persons near North Darfur state capital El Fasher, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said:   “Attacking and killing civilians seeking safety in a displaced persons camp and looting its…

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African Union: Incoming leadership must prioritize and stand up for human rights

On 15 February, African heads of state and government will conduct elections for the top leadership of the African Union Commission (AUC), the secretariat of the African Union

As African heads of state and government prepare to elect and appoint the new leadership team of the African Union (AU), including a new chairperson, during the 38th African Union Summit on 15 and 16 February, Amnesty International is calling on the incoming chairperson and the AU to prioritize human…

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Uganda: Authorities must respect court decision and immediately free Kizza Besigye and others

Ugandan authorities must immediately respect the Supreme Court order, uphold the rule of law and stop trying civilians in military courts

Responding to news that Ugandan opposition politician and former presidential candidate for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) political party, Kizza Besigye, has gone on hunger strike and his health is deteriorating, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “Ugandan authorities must immediately respect the…

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