Kenya: FM confirms Tanzania freed activist
Kenya’s foreign minister confirmed that activist Boniface Mwangi, detained and reportedly tortured in Tanzania, has been released and deported.
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Human rights
Egypt sentences dissident Hisham Kassem to prison in absentia
Egyptian opposition figure Hisham Kassem has been sentenced in absentia to six months in prison for defamation, sparking criticism from rights groups.
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Uganda seeks military tribunals for civilians in exceptional cases
Uganda’s parliament has introduced a bill that would allow military tribunals to prosecute civilians under certain conditions, despite a previous court ruling.
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Migrants waited hours on airstrip after Libya deportation order
Migrants in Texas were taken to a military airfield for Libya deportation but were later returned to detention after waiting for hours.
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Bobi Wine plans rerun in Uganda, accuses West of rights complicity
Bobi Wine announces his plan to run for president again, criticising Western governments for their silence on Uganda’s human rights abuses.
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Bail for journalist accused of inciting unrest in Zimbabwe
Journalist Blessed Mhlanga has been released on $500 bail after being accused of inciting unrest through a controversial interview.
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Rwanda may host US deportees in new talks
Rwanda is negotiating with the US to accept third-country deportees, mirroring a failed UK deal and raising questions about human rights concerns.
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UN alarmed over footage of abducted Libyan MP’s condition
The UN has called for an investigation into disturbing footage of Libyan MP Ibrahim el-Dirsi showing signs of torture after his abduction in May 2024.
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Tunisia conspiracy trial violates fair process: UN rights chief
The Un human rights chief condemned Tunisia’s mass opposition trial, citing serious violations of fair trial and due process rights.
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Tunisia’s opposition trial could end with a verdict tonight
Defence lawyers criticize Tunisia’s trial of opposition figures, calling it a farce as the verdict approaches.
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