Tag: Law and Human Rights
Mike Omuodo: Perennial war in DRC a mockery of Africa’s sovereignty
The silence and inaction of many African governments on the DRC crisis is a scorn to the idea of...
Sudan: Ongoing war robs young people hope for the future
When Ibrahim Abdulrahman’s name was announced on national radio as the top performing student in the country’s high school...
The Gambia: Human rights groups vow to further drive anti-FGM campaign
Child protection groups vowed on to drive more awareness around the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) after the...
South Sudan faces a growing humanitarian crisis – World Health Organization
Twelve years on from independence the people of South Sudan continue to face huge challenges, exacerbated now by the...
Libya: UN Support mission calls for release of abducted activist in Misrata
The United Mission Support in Libya (UNSMIL) is deeply concerned by reports of abduction, this time in Misrata. On...
Patrick Gathara: In Kenya, tomorrow is here
Protests have returned to the streets of Kenya’s towns and cities, as the country gets to the latest stage...
Mali: ICC convicts Mr. Al Hassan of war and crimes against humanity
On Wednesday 26 June 2024, Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court, by majority, convicted Mr Al Hassan...
Kenya: Global Peace Foundation calls for calm amid violent protests over Finance Bill 2024
The Global Peace Foundation co-convened the Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 together with the Interreligious Council of Kenya...
Abductions of Kenyan citizens suspected of involvement in protests violate human rights – Amnesty International
The Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) unequivocally condemns the recent wave of abductions of citizens suspected of involvement...
Congo authorities failing to ensure respect of human rights by big industry – Amnesty International
The Congolese authorities and three industrial companies have failed to respect international and national norms regarding the right to...
Tafi Mhaka: In Darfur justice will be key to sustainable peace
On May 6, 2004, Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report alleging that the Sudanese government and its allied “Janjaweed” militias...
Belkis Wille: The new cycle of atrocities in Darfur must be stopped
For months now, Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an independent military force, together with allied armed groups, have been besieging the...