Tigere Chagutah

Crackdown in Burundi: Civil liberties still under attack 4 years into Evariste Ndayishimiye’s rule

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Repression of Civic Space in Burundi Under President Ndayishimiye What’s the Situation? Activists, journalists, and the opposition in Burundi face intimidation and harassment. Severe restrictions on Burundian civil society persist. Is There Hope for Improvement? The ongoing wave of repression under President Ndayishimiye’s government has dimmed hopes for positive change. Signs of Progress? Initial releases … Read more

Injustice Unveiled: Private Companies collude in Maasai Evictions in Tanzania

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Private Businesses Accused of Complicity in Forced Evictions of Maasai Communities in Tanzania What Does the Report Reveal? Ortello Business Corporation (OBC) involved in evicting Maasai Indigenous communities Improper trophy hunting activities conducted under the guise of ‘conservation’ TAASA Lodge and &BEYOND also operating in the affected area What Calls for Action Have Been Made? … Read more

Injustice Unchecked: Ethiopia Fails to Protect Human Rights, Leaving Victims Without Justice

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Why are Human Rights Bodies Failing to Act in Ethiopia? Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, criticizes the lack of action by human rights bodies in response to ongoing atrocities in Ethiopia. Millions of Ethiopians facing denial of justice due to conflict. No progress in holding individuals accountable in the … Read more

Urgent Call to Action: Demand Immediate Release of Unjustly Detained Protestors in Uganda

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Chilling Arrests of Ugandan Protestors: A Violent Crackdown What Happened? Over a hundred youthful protestors were arrested in Uganda during anti-corruption protests. Amnesty International condemned the oppressive actions of the Ugandan government. Amnesty International’s Response According to Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, the arrests demonstrate a clampdown on dissent. … Read more