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The High Court of Garissa ruled unconstitutional the Kenyan government’s refusal to issue identification documents to ethnic Kenyan Somali nationals. The court ordered the government to remove names from refugee …
Kenya High Court Upholds Citizenship Rights for Somali Nationals Read More
The High Court of Garissa ruled that the Kenyan government’s refusal to provide identification documents to ethnic Kenyan Somali nationals is unconstitutional. The court mandated the removal of erroneous names …
Kenya High Court Affirms Citizenship Rights for Somali Nationals Read More
Human Rights Watch criticized the EU for its inadequate response to Rwanda’s support of M23 rebels in the DRC, resulting in ongoing atrocities. Despite a resolution from the European Parliament …
HRW Criticizes EU Inaction on Rwanda’s Role in DRC Atrocities Read More
Morocco’s opposition is urging King Mohammed VI to pardon former Human Rights Minister Mohamed Ziane, who is imprisoned on charges viewed as politically motivated. Rights groups criticize his trial as …
Morocco’s Opposition Advocates for Release of Former Human Rights Minister Ziane Read More
Human Rights Watch configured Ethiopia’s human rights situation in 2024 as dire due to rampant violence and governmental repression. The report highlighted serious abuses from military forces and militias, particularly …
Ethiopia’s Human Rights Crisis in 2024: HRW Report Highlights Dire Conditions Read More
The Centre for Human Rights in Iran reports a significant increase in the crackdown on human rights lawyers following the 2022 protests, with arrests and vague charges being utilized against …
Escalating Crackdown on Human Rights Lawyers in Iran: A Call for Action Read More
Lebanon has deported poet Abdulrahman Youssef al-Qardawi to the UAE, drawing criticism from Human Rights Watch for the legality of the action and concerns for his safety. The deportation occurred …
Lebanon’s Deportation of Dissenting Poet Raises Human Rights Concerns Read More
On January 7, 2025, the U.S. determined that the RSF committed genocide in Darfur. Sanctions were imposed on RSF commander Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo and his associates due to widespread atrocities. …
U.S. Declares Genocide in Sudan, Sanctions RSF Commander and Affiliates Read More
HRW accuses RSF of widespread sexual violence against women and girls in South Sudan, documenting cases of gang rape and sexual slavery in South Kordofan. These findings paint a grim …
HRW Accuses RSF of Committing Widespread Sexual Violence in South Sudan Read More
Human Rights Watch has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of widespread sexual violence in southern Sudan, detailing cases of gang rape and sexual slavery among women and girls. This …
Human Rights Watch Exposes Sexual Violence by Armed Groups in Sudan Read More