Deprose Muchena Archives - Page 2 of 3

Eritrean troops fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray state systematically killed hundreds of unarmed civilians

Eritrean Troops’ Massacre of Axum Civilians maybe Crime against Humanity

Feb 27, 2021 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must maintain the arms embargo on South Sudan

Amnesty International: UN Arms Embargo on South Sudan Must Continue

Dec 2, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Amnesty International is calling on all parties to the conflict to prioritize the protection of civilians

Amnesty International: Ethiopia Unrest on The Brink Of Deadly Escalation

Nov 23, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Ethiopia’s Tigray Region]
Amnesty International: “Amnesty International is particularly concerned about potential civilian casualties after military spokesman Colonel Dejene Tsegaye appeared on state-run TV.”
Photo: Twitter

We are calling on the world to stand in solidarity with Germain Rukuki, a prisoner of conscience

Burundi: Global campaign launched to free Germain Rukuki

Nov 20, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Germain Rukuki]
Amnesty International: “Germain Rukuki has been behind bars for more than three years on trumped-up charges. During this period, he has not seen his family or held his youngest son who was born after his arrest. Rukuki is paying the price for his dedication to human rights.”
Photo: YouTube

Tanzania opposition leaders, like Tundu Lissu, have either fled the country since the recent election, or have been arrested and

Tanzania: Killings, detention and torture of opposition in aftermath of elections

Nov 20, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Tanzania]
Amnesty International\Deprose Muchena: “We have seen an escalation in human rights violations in the aftermath of the elections last month. What we have seen in Tanzania, post-election, intended to suppress dissent. Criticising the conduct of an election is not a crime. All those still arbitrarily detained should be released immediately and unconditionally.”
Photo: YouTube

Three people told Amnesty International that survivors of the massacre told them that they were attacked by members of Tigray Sp

Ethiopia: Scores of Civilians killed in Tigray State Massacre

Nov 13, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Ethiopia’s Tigray Region]
Amnesty International\Deprose Muchena: “We have confirmed the massacre of a very large number of civilians, who appear to have been day labourers in no way involved in the ongoing military offensive. This is a horrific tragedy.”
Photo: YouTube

The authorities must stop harassing opposition politicians over ridiculous pretexts

Tanzania: Laws weaponized to undermine freedoms ahead of elections

Oct 12, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Tanzania]
Muchena: “President Magufuli must urgently reverse the decline in political and civil freedoms in Tanzania and ensure human rights defenders, activists and civil society organizations can carry out their work freely and independently without any fear of reprisals.”
Photo: YouTube

There is evidence the security forces have also committed crimes under international law

Mozambique: No justice for victims of conflict which has killed 2,000 plus

Oct 8, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Mozambique\Al-Shabaab]
Deprose Muchena: “This armed group is responsible for untold suffering in Cabo Delgado. They have reduced people’s homes to ashes through coordinated arson attacks, killed and beheaded civilians.”
Photo:

Nuvunga has been critical of the government’s handling of the counter-insurgency in Cabo Delgado.

Mozambique: Investigate bomb threats against civil society leader

Oct 7, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Adriano Nuvunga]
Deprose Muchena: “These bomb threats against Adriano Nuvunga are a terrifying warning aimed at scaring him into silence. They also send a chilling message to others like him who work to protect and defend human rights in Mozambique.
Photo: Amnesty International

Uganda Government Engages in new Assault on Freedom of Expression

Sep 10, 2020 by AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

[Uganda Communications Commission]
Amnesty International: “The requirement for people to seek authorisation before posting information online is retrogressive and a blatant violation of the right to freedom of expression and access to information…“Freedom of expression does not need a license.”
Photo: YouTube

Deprose Muchena