Two women accused of witchcraft stoned, burned in DRC
Witchcraft fears turn deadly in Congo as two women are publicly stoned and burned.
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Junta leader declared candidacy in Chad amid weak opposition
Chad’s junta leader runs for president after deadly clash with rival. Human rights violations cast doubt on election fairness.
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UN calls for action to end humanitarian disaster in Sudan
UN rights chief condemns Sudan’s violence, highlighting war crimes and urging an immediate return to peace talks.
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Sudan in ‘gaping hole’ in talks as killings, displacement mount
The UN warns of a deepening crisis in Sudan as warring parties fail to find common ground, leading to immense human suffering.
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Ghana restricts LGBTQ rights with controversial bill
Ghana’s parliament passed a bill criminalizing same-sex relations and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, sparking condemnation from rights groups who urge the president to reject it.
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HRW: Burkina Faso kidnaps critics, silences opposition
Human Rights Watch criticizes Burkina Faso’s military junta for its treatment of critics and opponents.
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Youths killed, Guinea government faces backlash amid strike
Deadly protests erupt in Guinea as general strike highlights tensions with junta.
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Egypt accused of smearing activist over Gaza report
Human rights groups slam Egypt for targeting activist reporting on potential refugee camp near Gaza.
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Algeria’s crackdown on freedom continues — Amnesty
Five years after the Hirak protests, Algeria faces criticism for ongoing repression of peaceful dissent and free speech, reports Amnesty International.
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Guinea-Bissau vows to end witchcraft practices after deaths
Eight women in Guinea-Bissau’s remote north were poisoned and killed in an animist ritual after being accused of witchcraft, prompting authorities to vow to end such practices.
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