UN rights chief Volker Turk demands Tunisia end civic repression
The UN calls for the unconditional release of all journalists detained for expressing their views.
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Rwandan says Aimable Karasira dies from overdose at prison
Analysts demand an independent inquiry after Aimable Karasira dies in Rwandan government custody.
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Mauritanian court jails two lawmakers for accusing the president
Opposition lawyers are appealing the four-year jail sentence given to two female parliamentarians.
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Moroccan court upholds jail term for rapper criticising Israel
Rapper L7assal remains imprisoned after an appeal over his posts regarding Israel and corruption.
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DRC courts issue surge in death sentences after moratorium lift
NGO report highlights at least 950 people on death row in Congo amid poor prison conditions and limited legal aid.
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Pope Leo XIV urges reforms during Cameroon visit
Pope Leo XIV urges reform in Cameroon, calling for accountability and respect for human rights during his visit to the country.
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Senegal jails man under new law banning same-sex relations
Dakar ruling marks first conviction under Senegal legislation criminalising same sex relations with prison term and fines imposed.
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Four more men arrive in Eswatini under US deportation programme
Four men deported from the United States arrived in Eswatini under a controversial programme, with authorities preparing more arrivals while legal challenges continue.
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Ivory Coast authorities reject claims of unjust protest arrests
Ivory Coast authorities denied Amnesty International’s claims, insisting detained protesters, including pregnant women, were fairly tried and properly cared for during election unrest.
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Venezuela assembly approves amnesty law for prisoners
Venezuela’s National Assembly approved an amnesty law signed by Delcy Rodriguez after Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, while the United Nations urged limits to protect human rights.
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