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Amnesty International in East Africa, the Horn, the Sudans and the Great Lakes.
- Patriarch Abune Antonios was unlawfully detained by the Eritrean government after criticising them. He recently died after 16 years in detention. Join us as we commemorate his life & discuss the systematic practice of unlawful detentions in #Eritrea ➡️ x.com/i/spaces/1DXGy…
- Protesters in #Sudan are not giving up, and we continue to stand with them. Help them get their message out loud and clear. #WeAreAllSudan #Africans4Sudan
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- #Tanzania: The adjournment of Tundu Lissu’s treason trial to 3 November, 4 days after the 29 October general elections, is a clear confirmation that his persecution is part of a coordinated, state-sponsored campaign to suppress political opposition. #HumanRightsUnderAttackTZ
- #Tanzania: authorities must immediately disclose the fate and whereabouts of a former Tanzanian ambassador to Cuba, Humphrey Polepole They must also ensure his safety and bring those responsible accountable. amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
- We condemn the brutality against journalists by #Ugandan soldiers yesterday as they covered @HEBobiwine-‘s visit to @UNHumanRightsUG to deliver a petition. The Ugandan authorities must investigate and bring to account those found responsible for the assaults. @KagutaMuseveni
- 🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🚨 Amnesty International latest research shares heart-wrenching survivor testimonies of gang rape, looting and physical assaults from #TPLF’s attack on the town of Nifas Mewcha in #Ethiopia’s Amhara region in mid-August 2021. Read here: amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
- Fighters affiliated with the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) deliberately killed dozens of people, gang-raped dozens of women & girls & looted private & public property in two areas of #Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Read our new research out today amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
- #Ethiopia: Since the conflict in Tigray began in November 2020, humanitarian access has been extremely limited. There are currently 2.3 million people in need of life-saving assistance. Join our campaign and demand that @AbiyAhmedAli #AllowAccessToTigray tinyurl.com/AllowAccessToT…
- Ugandan authorities must stop criminalizing activists for protesting high cost of living. ~@amnesty amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
- Soldiers aligned with the Ethiopian government have committed widespread rape against women and girls in #Tigray since the conflict started in November last year. Take action now to call on @AbiyAhmedAli to ensure #Justice4TigraysWomenAndGirls.
