Mozambique: Police Fire on Protesters, At Least 3 Killed in Post Municipal Election Demonstrations Background In the wake of the recent municipal elections in Mozambique, violent clashes have erupted between security forces and peaceful protesters. According to Human Rights Watch, Mozambican security forces have used excessive force, including live ammunition, […]
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Brazil: A Call for an End to Deadly Police Operations and Swift Investigations
Lethal Brazilian Police Operations Raise Concerns About Human Rights Violations Overview Amnesty International has called on Brazilian authorities to immediately halt lethal police operations that have resulted in the deaths of 45 people in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. These operations are viewed as further […]
Unmasking Grave Police Abuses: Angola’s Brutal Crackdown on Activists
Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Activists Angolan security forces have been responsible for numerous unlawful killings and other serious abuses against political activists and peaceful protesters since the beginning of 2023, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the need for urgent and impartial investigations […]
Reforming French Police: A Path to Stopping Controversial Practices
France Urged to Reform Police Stop Practices Amidst Unrest and Racial Profiling Concerns The Issue at Hand The recent killing of a French 17-year-old boy of North African descent during a traffic stop has sparked serious unrest across France and reignited the discussion on police violence and discrimination in the […]
Police Brutality and Social Media Blackout: A Call for Urgent Action in Senegal
Amnesty International Condemns Senegal’s Restrictions on Free Speech and Arrests Following Violent Protests Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Samira Daoud, has condemned Senegal’s restrictions on social media and the disruption of the signal of the private television channel, Walf TV, following violent demonstrations that broke out […]
“Netherlands police criticized for violating rights of peaceful protesters”
Amnesty International Report Reveals Unlawful Surveillance of Peaceful Protesters in the Netherlands The right to protest is an essential aspect of a democratic society, and it is a fundamental human right. However, in the Netherlands, the right to privacy and freedom of peaceful assembly is under threat due to the […]
“Examining the Need to Stop Police Brutality During Protests in Kenya”
Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests Kenyan authorities have failed to address the issue of police brutality during nationwide protests that began almost two months ago. Reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Kenya detail how police officers and their commanders committed killings and attacks against protesters and other […]
Police Brutality Erupts as Khan Protests Turn Violent in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Government Accused of Excessive Force and Internet Shutdowns Amid Protests Human Rights Watch has accused Pakistan’s government of using excessive force and violating basic rights during protests triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges on May 9, 2023. Police have reportedly used tear […]