Category: Human Rights
At Least 27 Killed in Crackdown on Protests in Iran, Rights Group Says
Edited By: Africa Eye Iranian security forces have killed at least 27 protesters, including five minors, during a crackdown on demonstrations that began in late December, according to Iran Human Rights. In a statement released on Tuesday, more than ten days after the start of the protests, the organization said that at least 27 demonstrators […]
UN urges urgent humanitarian aid for DR Congo amid worsening food crisis
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that tens of thousands of displaced people in South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are approaching what it described as “total food desperation,” as renewed violence fuels a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation. The warning comes after fresh […]
UN extends African Union stabilisation mission in Somalia by one year
Edited By: Esengo Badi The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday extending the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) by one year, until 31 December 2026. The resolution, introduced by the United Kingdom, also provides for the termination of all operations of the UN Transitional […]
UN calls for impartial probe after assassination of Bangladeshi student leader
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé The United Nations has called for an independent investigation following the death of a prominent student leader in Bangladesh, who succumbed to his injuries after an attempted assassination earlier this week. In a statement issued on Friday, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged the authorities to open […]
Invisible From Birth: Africa’s Children Caught in Legal No-Man’s-Land
Edited By: Anwar El Mourjani Across Africa, millions of children enter the world without being formally recognised by the state they are born into. Their situation is not the result of war or displacement alone, but of nationality laws inherited from colonial administrations and only partially reformed since independence. These frameworks often tie citizenship to […]
UNICEF Sounds Alarm Over Record Child Humanitarian Crisis, Appeals for Urgent Global Support
Edited By: Widad WAHBI UNICEF has issued a stark warning as humanitarian needs for children worldwide reach record levels, launching an urgent appeal for $7.66 billion to deliver life-saving support to 73 million children across 133 countries in 2026. According to the agency’s Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 report, a combination of escalating conflicts, rising […]
Eritrea frees 13 detainees after 18 years, rights groups warn thousands remain jailed
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé An Eritrean human rights organisation has welcomed the release of 13 detainees who had been held without trial for nearly 18 years, while warning that thousands of others remain imprisoned under what it describes as “inhumane” conditions. According to Human Rights Concern–Eritrea, the released group includes a former Olympic athlete and […]
Ghana Protests ‘Inhumane’ Treatment of Nationals at Israeli Airport
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Ghana has strongly condemned what it described as the “inhumane” treatment of its nationals at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport, after multiple passengers were detained or deported since Sunday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its citizens were “deliberately targeted” and subjected to “traumatic” and […]
Nigeria: Nine women killed by soldiers during protest in Adamawa
Edited By: Aya Selene Nine women were shot dead on Monday in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, during a protest against the army’s handling of local communal conflicts, according to eyewitnesses and Amnesty International. Ten other people were reportedly injured. The demonstrators had gathered on a main road in the Lamurde area when soldiers opened fire […]
Reporters Without Borders: 67 journalists killed in 2025, nearly half in Gaza
Edited By: Tendai Zola The year 2025 has marked one of the darkest periods for journalism worldwide. According to a new report published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), 67 journalists were killed over the past twelve months, with almost half of them losing their lives in Gaza under Israeli military operations. RSF stresses that these […]
Cameroon under scrutiny after opposition leader dies in custody, UN expresses alarm
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé The United Nations Human Rights Office expressed deep concern on Friday following the death in custody of Cameroonian opposition leader Anicet Ekane. A prominent figure of the nationalist left and president of the African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (Manidem), Ekane died on Monday in detention in Yaoundé at the […]
ICC Brings Libyan Prison Director Before Judges Over Torture and Killings
Edited By: Aya Selene A former Libyan prison director appeared before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday to face a series of grave charges, including war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to killings, torture, rape and widespread abuses against detainees. Khaled Mohamed Ali Al-Haishri faces six counts of war crimes and six counts […]
Central African Republic: ICC Hears Case Against Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for War Crimes
Edited By: Tendai Zola The International Criminal Court (ICC) began hearing the prosecution’s closing arguments on Tuesday in the trial of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a suspected commander of a rebel group in the Central African Republic (CAR). He is charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes for his alleged involvement in the […]
Rights Watch Urges Africa and Europe to Prioritize Accountability for Conflict Abuses
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Human Rights Watch on Friday called on the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) to place respect for human rights and international humanitarian law at the center of their partnership, urging both blocs to strengthen efforts to address conflict-related abuses and reinforce institutions that protect fundamental rights. Alan Ngari, […]
Gaza: After the Ceasefire, the Challenge of Humanitarian Aid
Edited By: Sekou Kagné In central Gaza, residents queued for food on Tuesday, relying on charity kitchens as the cost of living continues to soar despite a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. While the truce has brought a momentary halt to military operations, daily life for many Palestinians remains a struggle. High prices, widespread […]