Ex-Kenyan cop faces murder charges in high-profile case
Kenya grapples with police violence. A former officer faces murder charges for killing two youths.
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African court orders Tanzania to abolish death penalty
Tanzania faces a human rights challenge as the African Court orders them to abolish the death penalty.
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Amnesty calls for kin release in Chad
Amnesty International demands fair trials or release for 26 relatives of a slain opposition leader secretly detained for over 3 months in Chad.
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Outrage over EU funding for racially motivated migrant expulsions
A new investigation reveals the EU may be funding North African countries that dump migrants in the desert, raising concerns about human rights abuses and racial profiling.
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Tunisia’s crackdown on dissent draws criticism from US, EU
The US and EU criticize Tunisia’s arrest of lawyers and activists, highlighting concerns over a rollback of democratic freedoms since President Saied’s power grab.
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Hundreds of migrants expelled from Tunisia in early morning raid
Hundreds of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, were forcefully evicted from camps in Tunis, Tunisia.
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Concerns in Libya over leaked photos of Gaddafi son’s cell
Libyan authorities seek changes after leaked photos show Hannibal Gadhafi’s cell in Lebanon, prompting concerns over his treatment.
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World Bank cites human rights, Tanzania loses tourism funding
The World Bank suspended funding for a Tanzanian tourism project due to allegations of forced evictions and rights abuses against communities near a national park.
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Algeria to hold early presidential polls on September 7
Algeria schedules early presidential elections on September 7 amid ongoing repression, sparking concerns over political freedoms.
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Gambia’s FGM ban faces uncertain future amid controversial bill
Rights groups warn of a rollback on women’s rights, while proponents cite cultural and religious freedom.
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