Human Rights

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, says “The decision to postpone CHOGM for a second time has not been taken lightly. The health and welfare of all Commonwealth citizens at this critical time must take precedence. We look forward to welcoming the Commonwealth family to Kigali for CHOGM at the appropriate time.”

Arrest and Abuse Cases Surge During COVID-19 Lockdown

East African Film Network April 24, 2020

By Human Rights Watch Press Published April 24, 2020 Rwandan police have arbitrarily arrested...

Since President Magufuli took office in 2015, the government has cracked down on the media and civic space by passing and enforcing restrictive laws and threatening to cancel the registration of organizations critical of the government. The government has also placed restrictions on political opposition and given the registrar of political parties wide discretionary powers, including to cancel parties’ registration.

Tanzania Forces Apology Out of Kenyan TV Network as COVID-19 Spreads

East African Film Network April 17, 2020

By Abdi Ali Published April 17, 2020 A Kenyan television station has been forced...

Otsieno Namwaya, Africa Researcher at Human Rights Watch, challenges Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya, to demonstrate that he believes in the rule of law by publicly condemning all unlawful killings, and ensuring they are investigated.

Kenya Police Go on People Killing Spree

East African Film Network February 23, 2020

By Human Rights Watch and Abdi Ali Published February 23, 2020 Police in Kenya...

Kenya's National Assembly has blocked justice and reparations for victims of human rights violations.

Kenya Denies Justice to Victims of State Abuse

East African Film Network December 11, 2019

By Khalifa Hemed Published December 11, 2019 Kenya has blocked justice and reparations for...

Sudan transitional authorities should start by pursuing justice for the brutal attacks on protesters since last December 2018], ensuring that all investigations are independent and transparent, and conform with international standards.

Justice Needed for Sudan Protester Killing

East African Film Network November 20, 2019

By Irene Gaitirira Published November 20, 2019 Fatal attack on protesters in Sudan in...