30 years after the 1994 genocide in #Rwanda , Human Rights Watch is digitizing and making available some of its archives from the time. The documents painfully illustrate world leaders' refusal to acknowledge the slaughter and act to end it. hrw.org/news/2024/04/0…

It is urgent to expedite the pursuit of #justice to ensure that remaining #Rwanda genocide architects are held to account. 30 years on, victims deserve to see those responsible prosecuted in fair and credible trials. New Human Rights Watch report : hrw.org/news/2024/04/0…

#Cameroon : Government Bans Opposition Coalitions

This decision 'shows how authorities are moving to close down space for the opposition &for public debate ahead of the 2025 elections' Carine Kaneza Nantulya Human Rights Watch

Lift ban+stop crackdown on opposition/dissent👇
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Yaya Dillo, a prominent opposition leader in Chad, has been killed at his party headquarters.

His killing highlights the dangers to opposition politicians ahead of elections in May. bit.ly/3IqgUn5

Au pire moment imaginable, le #Tchad a affaibli sa commission des droits de l'homme. Communique pour
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At the worst time imaginable, #Chad has weakened its human rights commission. Dispatch for Human Rights Watch: hrw.org/news/2024/02/2…

Une nouvelle très inquiétante du #Tchad où le président de la Commission nationale des droits de l'homme, Mahamat Nour Ahmat Ibedou, a été démis de ses fonctions. Il a dirigé la seule enquête nationale indépendante sur #jeudinoir le 20 octobre 2022. Human Rights Watch realitesinfo.com/2024/02/22/tch…

I hope this was an opportunity for Belen Calvo Uyarra @EUinRwanda Katrin Hagemann to raise concerns about #Rwanda exporting repression & harassment against its nationals in Europe, & urge #Rwanda to stop supporting #M23 crimes in Eastern #DRCongo .

More info 👇
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#Senegal : Delayed Elections Spark Violence, Repression
“They shot at us indiscriminately,” said a protester in Ziguinchor. “Five of my friends were injured by live bullets; one of them was hit in the head and died of his injuries.”
New Human Rights Watch press release 👇hrw.org/news/2024/02/1…

For the first time in Senegal’s history, presidential elections have been delayed.

The decision, which came one day before the official campaign was to begin, signals a worsening attack on the country’s democratic institutions.

#Senegal La suspension de l'accès à internet via les données mobiles est une atteinte supplémentaire au droit à la liberté d'information. L'accès doit être rétabli.

#Niger Media Organization Suspended
As Niger passes 6months with an unelected gvt that has just announced its withdrawal from ECOWAS, a free press is more vital than ever. Authorities should reinstate Maison de la Presse+commit 2uphold media freedom, Human Rights Watch
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Will Cameroon's #MeToo moment shed light on the culture of powerful men abusing youth? New dispatch for Human Rights Watch hrw.org/news/2024/02/0…

The #RwandaBill sets a dangerous precedent as the 🇬🇧 Govt attempts to put itself above the rule of law.

& the UK's willingness to flout its obligations has not gone unnoticed by other countries...

Read more from Yasmine Ahmed & I Human Rights Watch ⬇️

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#Senegal 🇸🇳: Pre-Election Crackdown

Authorities should effectively investigate security force abuse, release those arbitrarily detained, and guarantee the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly.

New Human Rights Watch report👇

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The crackdown on LGBT rights, which is being felt across the region, risks getting worse amidst #Burundi ’s broader human rights crisis. President Évariste Ndayishimiye, should reverse this trend rather than stoke more fear and hatred. Human Rights Watch
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As we mark one year since the death of John Williams Ntwali in #Rwanda , yet another journalist is denouncing torture in court. Despite plain facts, the #UK government and Rishi Sunak continue their cynical and shortsighted plan. New communique by Human Rights Watch hrw.org/news/2024/01/1…

In December Human Rights Watch made a submission to the UK parliament on the government's agreement with #Rwanda highlighting concerns with the UK's attempts to cherry-pick facts and sugarcoat reality. The UK House of Commons should unequivocally reject its Rwanda bill. committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidenc…

#Cameroun les avocats ne devraient pas être pris pour cible parce qu’ils font leur travail HRW en français hrw.org/fr/news/2023/1…

#Cameroon . Lawyers should not be targeted for doing their jobs. New dispatch for Human Rights Watch: hrw.org/news/2023/12/2…