Source: African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) |

Press release on the discovery of a mass grave containing at least 65 bodies of migrants in Libya

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the bereaved victims and condemns all violations of migrants' rights that may lead to their disappearance, including the right to life

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) is following with great attention the situation of migrants in Libya, a territory traversed by one of the deadliest migratory routes in Africa. The Commission is deeply alarmed and saddened by the discovery, in south-west Libya, of a mass grave…

Source: Amnesty International |

Mali: Drone strikes killed 13 civilians including seven children in Amasrakad

The Malian authorities must abide by their responsibilities under international law, which requires all parties to an armed conflict to distinguish between civilians and combatants and refrain from conducting targeted or indiscriminate attacks against civilians

Civilians seeking shelter were killed by drone strike in town in Gao region; Victims include six siblings and their mother. Two night-time drone strikes by the Malian army on 17 March killed at least 13 civilians, including seven children aged between two and 17, in Amasrakad, Gao region, and left more…

Source: Amnesty International |

Lesotho: Authorities must investigate torture of detainees at Maseru correctional institution

The Ombudsman’s report, released on March 19, confirms the extent of unacceptable abuse suffered by inmates at MCCI

Responding to recent findings by the Lesotho Ombudsman which exposed a disturbing pattern of human rights violations, including torture, excessive use of force and denial of medical care to detainees at Maseru Correctional Centre Institution (MCCI), Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said: “The…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) urges immediate action amid heightened risks for displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

UNHCR, the UNHCR Refugee Agency, is raising the alarm as ongoing violence in eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reaches a devastating level. Two years of cyclical conflict in the North Kivu territories of Rutshuru and Masisi have forced over 1.3 million people to flee their…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa welcomes adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The President called on the United Nations Security Council to ensure that there is compliance with the resolution, which is binding on the parties

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the adoption of Resolution 2728 (2024) by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on 25  March 2024, which demands an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Holy Month of Ramadan. President Ramaphosa said," We  must seize the opportunity presented by this Security Council…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Parliament Delegation Leader to Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly Urges World Parliaments to Ensure Compliance With the Genocide Convention

Ms Lucas also stressed South Africa’s efforts in strengthening international ties, citing the successful hosting of the 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum

Ms Sylvia Lucas, the Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces and leader of the South African parliamentary delegation, addressed the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, focusing on the theme: Building Bridges for Peace and Understanding. In her speech, Ms Lucas stressed the necessity of…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Funding gaps crippling provision of Information, Communication, Technology (ICT) services - Minister

The communication budget for the Ministry has not been considered for a long time, leaving officers and commissioners with no resources for their work

Funding gaps in the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance are crippling the ministry’s capacity to ICT provide the required services to Ugandans. The Minister for ICT, Hon. Chris Byromunsi, said that ICT and National guidance was born out of a merger yet the Ministry of Finance has…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets United Nations Secretary-General

The meeting addressed many international and regional issues, with emphasis on developments in the Gaza Strip

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel, Commissioner General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini and UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt Elena…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) |

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Troops Trained on Child Protection in Armed Conflict

The importance of prioritising child protection issues during ATMIS military operations and the phased handover of security responsibilities to the Somali Security Forces

ATMIS Senior Protection and Human Rights Officer, Gloria Jaase, highlighted the critical nature of the training in Somalia, stating, “This training is critical in conflict areas and Somalia is not an exception. We all know that in situations of armed conflict, children suffer the most. Therefore, it is important for…

International Criminal Court (ICC)
Source: International Criminal Court (ICC) |

Questions and Answers on the Charges Against Joseph Kony and the Commencement of His Confirmation of Charges at the International Criminal Court

Situation in Uganda, Case of The Prosecutor v. Joseph Kony

WHO IS JOSEPH KONY? Joseph Kony was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi…