A deadly stadium crush in Guinea has sparked international outrage, with Amnesty International calling for an independent investigation into the incident.
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The organization is calling on the Ethiopian government to immediately release all detainees and end its crackdown on dissent.
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Mali’s military has been accused of targeting civilians in drone strikes. Amnesty International is demanding a thorough investigation into the incidents.
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On Wednesday, Amnesty International urged the Kenyan government to investigate the deaths of dozens of protesters during months of demonstrations earlier this year. Rights groups report that over 60 people were killed in the protests, with many more disappearing in the aftermath. The youth-led marches were sparked by a controversial finance bill proposing tax hikes on an already struggling population. Amnesty launched a petition accompanied by a dossier containing footage and interviews with eyewitnesses, lawyers, and medical professionals, arguing that security forces used lethal force against protesters. The organization identified specific rifles, submachine guns, and shotguns employed by the police. Recently, bereaved mothers gathered in Nairobi, demanding justice for their children who were killed or went missing during the protests. This week marks three months since the demonstrations began, yet there has been no thorough investigation into the actions of security forces.
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Despite early optimism for change, burundi’s president has continued to target human rights defenders journalists and opposition members through intimidation harassment.
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Amidst growing economic hardship in Nigeria, protests erupted against government policies.
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Anti-government protests in Nigeria have turned deadly, with at least 17 fatalities reported.
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A Zimbabwean court denies bail to opposition leader Jameson Timba and 78 activists arrested for a protest.
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Amnesty International calls on Chad to release or give fair trials to 26 relatives of a slain opposition leader secretly detained for over 3 months.
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Amnesty International reports Malian drone strikes in the north killed 13 civilians, including 7 children, and demands an investigation.
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