UN human rights chief urges Egypt to end abusive “rotation” detentions
On 26 August, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Egyptian authorities to immediately end the abusive practice of “rotation” and release […]
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Gambia: African Commission Welcomes Gambia’s Signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and Calls on its Government to Implement its Application
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights welcomed Gambia’s signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, on the […]
Senegal: The African Commission Expresses Concern Over Rising Police Violence After the Death of 3 Citizens in Clashes and Calls for Investigation
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights issued a press release expressing its deep concern over the escalation of police violence in Senegal, where […]
Sudan: UN Expert on Human Rights in Sudan Warns of Widespread Sexual Violence and Condemns Its Use as a Weapon of War
Radwan Noesar , the expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, appointed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a statement […]
Egypt: OHCHR Criticizes the Adoption of the New Criminal Procedure Law and Calls on President “Sisi” to Review It
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has criticized Egypt’s new Criminal Procedure Law, which is expected to be ratified by Egyptian […]
Mali: UN Condemns Summary Executions and Enforced Disappearances That Took Place in the Country
United Nations experts today expressed profound outrage over reports indicating the execution of dozens of people through summary procedures and enforced disappearances in Mali, warning […]
Sudan: UN Experts Call for Urgent Action to Stop Abuses in Displacement Camps
Independent United Nations human rights experts have strongly condemned the recent attacks carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its militias against the […]
Mali: UN Experts Warn Transitional Authorities Against Hindering Political Party Activities
Independent UN experts warned in a statement issued on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, the transitional government of Mali that the decision to suspend political party […]
Sudan: UN and African Commission Condemn Massacre of Civilians at “Zamzam” and “Abu Shouk” Camps in Darfur by “Rapid Support Forces,” Call for Immediate End to Fighting
The United Nations Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) strongly condemned the massacre that occurred in […]
Gambia: UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances Urges Authorities to Strengthen Human Rights Protections and Align Legislation with International Conventions
The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances has issued its concluding report on five countries, including Gambia, following their review during the Committee’s latest session. […]
Egypt: The CFJ Welcomes UN Special Rapporteurs’ Letter on Violations Against Journalist Basma Mostafa, Calls for International Protection of Human Rights Defenders at Home and Abroad
The Committee for Justice (CFJ) expressed its welcome of the letter sent by five UN Special Rapporteurs to the Egyptian authorities, in which they expressed […]
The CFJ Conducts Comprehensive Evaluation of the Draft International Resolution on the Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism: Achievements and Shortcomings
On Friday, April 4, the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted—without a vote—Resolution A/HRC/58/L.29, submitted by the Government of Mexico on March 24, […]
The CFJ Welcomes HRC Resolution on Transnational Repression, Calls for Explicit Recognition of the Term and Inclusion of Investigative Mechanisms
The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted a new resolution (A/HRC/58/L.27/Rev.1) in its session on Friday, April 4, without a vote. The resolution […]
Senegal: UN Rapporteur Warns of Prison Crisis in Senegal and Calls for Urgent Reforms
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, following her visit to Senegal, warned that the government must take immediate action to improve prison […]
Sudan: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Expresses Concern Over Summary Executions in North Khartoum
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep concern over reports of summary executions of civilians by fighters and militias allied with […]
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