Uganda passes a law allowing civilians to be tried in military courts amid fears it targets opposition leaders before the upcoming election.
Museveni approves military trials for civilians in certain cases Read More »
The UN reports that South Sudan’s violence and political crackdown threaten to derail the fragile 2018 peace agreement.
UN: South Sudan peace deal near collapse amid violence Read More »
Kenyan and Ugandan activists describe sexual assault by Tanzanian officers after their arrest in Dar es Salaam.
Human rights activists report abuse in Tanzania custody Read More »
Families and lawyers denounced the secret transfer of jailed political figures across Tunisia as a form of repression and harassment.
Tunisian opposition figures face sudden prison transfers Read More »
Nigeria’s National Assembly has withdrawn a bill proposing compulsory voting after criticism from legal and human rights groups.
Nigeria withdraws controversial bill on compulsory voting Read More »
Fighting in South Sudan has intensified with civilian casualties as the UN calls for warring sides to step back and protect vulnerable populations.
UN rights chief urges South Sudan sides to step back Read More »
Kenya’s foreign minister confirmed that activist Boniface Mwangi, detained and reportedly tortured in Tanzania, has been released and deported.
Kenya: FM confirms Tanzania freed activist Read More »
Egyptian opposition figure Hisham Kassem has been sentenced in absentia to six months in prison for defamation, sparking criticism from rights groups.
Egypt sentences dissident Hisham Kassem to prison in absentia Read More »
Uganda’s parliament has introduced a bill that would allow military tribunals to prosecute civilians under certain conditions, despite a previous court ruling.
Uganda seeks military tribunals for civilians in exceptional cases Read More »
Migrants in Texas were taken to a military airfield for Libya deportation but were later returned to detention after waiting for hours.
Migrants waited hours on airstrip after Libya deportation order Read More »
