Amnesty International Urges Eswatini to Quash Unjust Convictions of Former MPs Why Were Former Eswatini MPs Sentenced to Decades in Prison? Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza sentenced to 85 years. Mthandeni Dube sentenced to 58 years. Imprisoned for peaceful exercise of human rights. What Does Amnesty International Say? Deputy Regional Director Vongai Chikwanda demands immediate release. Violation … Read more
January How has Norway improved prison conditions for those with mental health problems? Isolation reduction and more resources allocated Why were Russian rock band Bi-2 members detained in Thailand? Concerns over persecution in Russia for anti-war stance What led to the withdrawal of a bill in Belgium undermining the right to protest? Pressure from trade … Read more
What happened in Tunisia? Tunisian authorities arrested Ennahdha Secretary General, Ajmi Ouirimi, along with two other party members, Mohamed Ghanoudi and Mosaab Gharbi. They were detained without charge during a regular ID road check. Their lawyers have not been allowed to meet them for 48 hours. Amnesty International’s Regional Director expressed concern over the crackdown. … Read more
France: Hijab bans in French sport expose discriminatory double standards ahead of Olympic and Paralympic Games What did Amnesty International report reveal about hijab bans in French sports? The ban on French women athletes who wear headscarves at the Olympic Games violates human rights laws. The ban exposes the discriminatory nature of French authorities and … Read more
Reacting to the rejection of a bill to repeal the 2015 Women’s (Amendment) Act which bans female genital mutilation (FGM), by Gambia’s parliament on 15 July, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: Why is the rejection of the bill significant? The bill aimed at reversing the ban on FGM … Read more
What happened in Gwoza, Nigeria? A surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) provided support to Maiduguri Hospital in Nigeria after multiple blasts in Gwoza. 41 wounded people were treated at the hospital. How did the ICRC help? The ICRC surgical team assisted in treating the injured individuals to ensure they … Read more
What was the goal of the survey conducted in Cameroon? In partnership with the National Institute of Statistics – INS, the United Nations Migration Agency (International Organisation for Migration – IOM) conducted a pilot survey. The survey aimed to assess the multi-sectoral needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Centre region of Cameroon. The … Read more
Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown What led to the lockdown in Colombia? – Rising Covid-19 cases – Overwhelmed healthcare system – Government implemented strict measures How are people coping with the lockdown? – Struggling to make ends meet – Limited access to essential services – Mental health challenges on the rise What impact has the … Read more
Why is it crucial to protect civilians in Gaza? The recent escalation of violence in Gaza has raised concerns about the safety of civilians who are caught in the crossfire. What steps are being taken to protect civilians in Gaza? The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire to ensure the protection of civilians. Humanitarian … Read more
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Government of Mali and Belgian Embassy, has launched a new regional initiative. What is the focus of this initiative? Supporting the development and implementation of data-based policies Programmes on migration and climate change Which countries will benefit from this initiative? Mali Five other Sahelian countries … Read more