Angola: Urgent Release of Activists Denied Medical Care Why are Angolan authorities urged to release activists? Four activists have been wrongfully detained for one year. Their health has drastically deteriorated due to denied medical care. Authorities arrested them ahead of a planned protest in solidarity with motorcycle taxi drivers. Amnesty International has documented the significant … Read more
Responding to the latest developments in Eswatini, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, expresses concern about the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Suppression of Terrorism Act. What are the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision? The decision upholds repressive legislation in Eswatini Significant threats to freedom of expression, association, and … Read more
Angola: TikToker Neth Nahara Detained for Criticizing President Why was TikToker Neth Nahara arrested? Angola’s TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, criticized President João Lourenço in a video. She was arrested for committing an ‘outrage against the state.’ What does Amnesty International say? Amnesty International’s Vongai Chikwanda states that Neth Nahara … Read more
Concerns raised over denial of food rations to jailed former parliamentarian in Eswatini What’s the issue at hand? Former Eswatini MP Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza denied proper meal for the last four days Authorities refusing external food deliveries per his medical requirements What’s being done about it? Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai … Read more
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