Sudan: Tackling Spiraling Violence in West Darfur Introduction The United Nations Security Council and other international bodies are being urged to take immediate action to protect civilians and provide assistance to affected communities in Sudan’s Darfur region. Human Rights Watch has reported that since April 2023, the Rapid Support Forces […]
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The Darkest Hour: Upholding Security Amidst Escalating Violence in West Darfur
Escalating Violence in West Darfur Raises Alarms of Ethnically-Motivated Atrocities Amnesty International’s Alarming Reports Amnesty International has recently issued a statement expressing deep concern over the escalating violence in West Darfur. The reports highlight a series of attacks by the Rapid Security Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias on non-Arab […]
Rising Tide of Violence: Burkina Faso’s Ongoing Battle Against Islamist Extremism
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary Human Rights Watch has reported an upsurge in atrocities committed by Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso since late 2022. These groups have killed civilians, looted and burned property, and forced thousands to flee. They have also besieged several towns, […]
“Unmasking the Brutality: Analyzing the Surge of Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso”
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary According to a report by Human Rights Watch, Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have been responsible for a surge in violence and atrocities, including summary killings, looting, and arson. These armed groups have also laid siege to several towns, […]
Examining the Escalating Violence Under President Tinubu’s Leadership: Over 120 Lives Lost in Nigeria
The Escalating Gun Violence in Nigeria: A Failure of Leadership and Impunity The Current Crisis Gun violence has surged in Nigeria in recent weeks, with at least 123 deaths reported in various communities across the country since President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29th. Rural areas, already accustomed to the […]
The Ongoing Tragedy of Ethnic Cleansing in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region.
Ethnic Cleansing Persists Under Tigray Truce in Ethiopia Local authorities and Amhara forces in Western Tigray, in northern Ethiopia, have continued an ethnic cleansing campaign against Tigrayans since the November 2, 2022, truce agreement. The Ethiopian government should suspend, investigate, and appropriately prosecute security forces and officials implicated in serious […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo: Suppressing Dissent Through Brutal Force
Democratic Republic of Congo: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed Introduction On May 20, 2023, police violently dispersed peaceful protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), arresting dozens and seriously injuring at least 30. The government’s response to these events has been a cause for concern as […]
Political and Humanitarian Crisis Intensifies: Lao Refugee Shot Dead in Thailand
Exiled Lao political activist killed in Thailand The killing of exiled Lao political activist, Bounsuan Kitiyano, demands an immediate response from the Thai authorities, says the human rights watchdog Human Rights Watch. Bounsuan’s body was discovered on May 17, 2023, in the Si Mueang Mai district of Ubon Ratchathani province […]
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 […]
Ethnic Targeting in DR Congo’s Elections Raises Concerns of Violence and Disenfranchisement
## Discrimination against Banyamulenge in Congo’s electoral process The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) electoral commission recently updated voter lists ahead of the country’s general elections in December 2023. However, the registration process was marred by violence and discrimination against Banyamulenge – Congolese Tutsis from South Kivu province – due […]