Responding to Attacks on Protesters and Journalists in Mozambique’s Disputed Election What is Happening? Police crackdown on opposition protests with live bullets and tear gas Medical groups report at least ten people killed and dozens wounded Hundreds have been arbitrarily arrested Why is it Important? The government and security forces must respect everyone’s right to … Read more
Responding to reports that police in Mozambique’s Nampula city fired at and detained supporters of opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane at a rally following disputed national elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, addressed the situation: What is the Standpoint of Amnesty International? Amnesty International condemns the shooting and … Read more
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
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 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