An Egyptian human rights organization has warned that military-controlled fishing and aquaculture projects in northern lakes have worsened poverty and triggered human rights violations among local communities, contradicting government claims of economic development. EgyptWide for Human Rights released a report focusing on Lake Burullus, Lake Mariout, Lake Ghalioun and Lake Manzala, saying the expansion of […]
Tunisia is confronting what international rights groups call a “pervading injustice,” as President Kais Saied’s government intensifies a sweeping crackdown on dissent, jailing opposition leaders, crippling civil society, and dismantling the democratic gains that once made the North African nation a beacon of hope after the Arab Spring. In a coordinated outcry, Human Rights Watch […]
Two Kenyan human rights activists have accused Ugandan authorities of torture and inhumane treatment after being held for 39 days in detention before their release this week. Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo returned to Nairobi alleging a harrowing ordeal at the hands of the Ugandan military. The two men, who were in Uganda for civil […]
As Kenya braces for fresh protests led by the nation’s youngest activists, the echoes of last year’s violence linger in the air. The march set for June 25, 2025, marks the anniversary of the deadly confrontations that erupted after the controversial Finance Bill sparked outrage among citizens, particularly the younger generation. For many in Gen […]
In recent years, the plight of Burundian women seeking employment in Saudi Arabia has grown increasingly desperate, sparking a disturbing trend in human trafficking. Since 2021, at least 17,000 women from Burundi have embarked on journeys to Riyadh in search of better livelihoods. Despite a bilateral agreement aimed at regulating labor exports between Burundi and […]
Mozambique’s ambitious $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is now facing increasing scrutiny over human rights concerns, following a series of allegations involving security forces tasked with protecting the venture. As global energy policies shift toward greener alternatives, such scrutiny intensifies the spotlight on how such mega-projects are managed in conflict-prone areas. In recent […]
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed a controversial amendment into law, reinstating the ability for civilians to be tried in military courts under specific conditions. This move comes despite a Supreme Court ruling in January that declared a previous law allowing such trials unconstitutional, raising significant human rights concerns and drawing criticism from opposition lawmakers […]
Abductions and enforced disappearances have surged in recent years in Kenya, with the national human rights commission reporting 82 cases between June and December 2024 alone. These alarming statistics followed anti-tax protests that heightened tensions between citizens and the government. While some individuals have been found alive after going missing, the unfortunate reality is that […]
The Central African Republic (CAR) has signed a legally controversial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia, a development that seeks to establish regulations governing the operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) within the country’s borders. This agreement has been framed as a step towards imposing clearer oversight over the activities of NGOs, which play a vital […]
A recent and deeply concerning report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has linked pro-junta militias to a horrific and brutal massacre that took place in western Burkina Faso, which tragically resulted in the deaths of dozens of innocent individuals, including vulnerable women and children. This shocking incident has sparked widespread outrage among the local and […]
In the wake of a revealing BBC documentary titled “Blood Parliament,” Amnesty Kenya has launched a petition demanding a thorough investigation into the violent protests that occurred in June 2024. The documentary exposed the alleged involvement of security forces in the killings of peaceful demonstrators, igniting public outrage and calls for justice. Key Takeaways Amnesty […]
In a troubling escalation of state repression, Algerian authorities have intensified their crackdown on peaceful dissent as the country approaches the sixth anniversary of the Hirak movement. This surge in repression comes amid growing public discontent over political and socioeconomic issues, with numerous activists and journalists facing arbitrary arrests and harsh sentences for their expressions […]
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