Lawyers walk out as Guinea cracks down
Lawyers in Guinea are on a two-week strike protesting the arrest of activists and potential disruption of a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre.
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Eswatini sentences lawmakers to long prison terms
Eswatini jails pro-democracy lawmakers Mabuza and Dube for 25 and 18 years respectively, on charges of “terrorism” and murder related to 2021 protests.
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Ennahda’s Bhiri moved to ICU following hunger strike protest
Following an 18-day hunger strike, Tunisia’s opposition leader Bhiri was hospitalized, reflecting the deepening political crisis and claims of human rights violations.
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Kenyan police find more body parts in gruesome dump site
The shocking discovery of dismembered bodies in a Kenyan rubbish dump has sent shivers down the spine of the nation.
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Court: Nigeria violated rights in EndSARS protests
A West African court found Nigeria violated the rights of #EndSARS protesters, including use of force at Lekki toll gate.
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Ethiopian PM attacks Human Rights Commission, calls for probe
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed casts doubt on the independence of the Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
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Surge in migrant returns from Tunisia amid pressure and tensions
A record number of migrants are voluntarily returning home from Tunisia, facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
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Burundi’s former PM loses appeal, life sentence upheld
He was accused of threatening the president, economic destabilization, and illegal wealth.
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US pledges support to address Kenya’s economic challenges
US Secretary of State expressed support for President Ruto’s withdrawal of a tax hike bill that sparked violent protests and emphasized the need for security forces to show restraint and investigate human rights violations.
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Torture in Congo surges as rights group demands action
A new report reveals a tenfold increase in documented cases, raising concerns about human rights violations.
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