Khanyo Farise

Outrage in Lesotho: Military accused of torturing and killing civilians. Call for urgent investigation!

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Amnesty International Calls for Urgent Investigation into Allegations of Torture and Killings by Lesotho Defence Forces What recent reports have surfaced regarding the conduct of Lesotho Defence Forces? Recent reports indicate that LDF soldiers tortured and killed civilians during Operation Hard Fist. Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director, Khanyo Farise, condemns these actions. What actions does … Read more

Landmark Justice: 6 Policemen Sentenced for Mozambique Protest Shooting

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Mozambique: Sentencing of six police officers for shooting protesters ‘a step towards justice’

Convictions follow shooting near Banhine National Park in 2020 What does this mean for the victims? Amnesty International and Mozambique’s CDD welcome the sentencing of six police officers at the Mabalane District Court for shooting six local residents near Banhine National Park in 2020. An investigation was initiated in 2021 after Amnesty International called for … Read more

Urgent call for freedom: Zimbabwe’s detained opposition members must be released now

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Urgent Call for Release of Detained Oppostion Members in Zimbabwe Zimbabwean authorities are urged to release over 70 opposition members who were detained for peaceful activism immediately and unconditionally, stated Amnesty International. What Happened? Members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party were arrested at a gathering at party leader Jameson Timba’s home in … Read more