Category: Human Rights

(Nairobi) – Kenyan security forces abducted, arbitrarily arrested, tortured, and killed perceived leaders of the anti-Finance Bill protests between June and August 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Security officers held abductees, who they had detained without respecting their legal rights, in unlawful detention facilities, including in forests and abandoned buildings, and denied them access […]

In light of the ongoing escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which triggered massive population displacement and crossings of people from Lebanon to Syria, the European Commission mobilised an additional €5 million to address the most urgent humanitarian needs of the people crossing into Syria. The new allocation aims to scale up humanitarian support […]

Ambassador Julie Turner, Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues, will travel to Europe November 5-8, 2024.  Ambassador Turner will visit London and Paris to meet with government officials, civil society organizations, and North Korean escapees to discuss human rights issues in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), ways to support the escapee […]

Voting is a core part of our democracy, and everyone deserves to exercise their right to vote without fear or interference. However, voter intimidation and suppression tactics still occur in some places, making it harder for people to cast their ballots. If you’re facing difficulties at the polls or feel that your right to vote […]

In a significant move, Nigeria’s President has ordered the release of minors who were arrested during recent protests over the rising cost of living in the country. The decision follows growing public outcry and concerns from human rights groups about the treatment of young people involved in the demonstrations. The protests, which erupted in major […]

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, during a speech in Kisangani on October 23, proposed steps to change the country’s constitution, including floating the idea of a change to presidential term limits. Tshisekedi had previously pledged to “scrupulously respect constitutional obligations.” In Kisangani, Tshisekedi described the current constitution as “outdated” and “not adapted to the country’s […]

In a recent statement, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power expressed gratitude to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for his diplomatic efforts in facilitating the opening of the Adré border crossing between Chad and Sudan. This crucial corridor is vital for delivering humanitarian aid to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing severe […]

In a recent meeting, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres focused on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. With the situation worsening, they discussed vital strategies to significantly increase the flow of assistance to civilians, particularly in Northern Gaza. The Humanitarian Landscape in Gaza The ongoing […]

Introduction In October 2024, a controversial ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ignited tensions between Libya and Nigeria, leading to a wave of mass arrests of Nigerians residing in Libya. The fallout from this ruling has exacerbated existing anti-Nigerian sentiment and prompted calls for the deportation of Nigerian workers, revealing deep-seated issues surrounding […]