May 23, 2013
News in 'Human Rights' section
HRW urges Nigerian govt to stop Boko Haram terror
January 25, 2012In the wake of an upsurge in deadly attacks by the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, Human Rights Watch is calling on the Nigerian government to put a halt to the campaign of terror and bring the perpetrators to justice.
HRW warns:“Africa’s leaders curtail rights to hold on to power”
January 23, 2012Human Rights Watch says Africa’s leaders “deploy violence and curtail rights” during and after elections to hold on to power, though polls in sub-Saharan Africa signal “growing formal commitment to democratic rule.”
Upsurge in rape cases in Ivory Coast, kids falling victim
January 20, 2012The government of Ivory Coast has launched a campaign to combat child rape in the country, following a recent upsurge in rape cases of children under five by men above age 30.
Amnesty Int’l urges Gambia to free 4 convicted activists
January 20, 2012This week, a life imprisonment sentence was slapped on former Gambian Information Minister and three years jail term with hard labour for three others for distributing T-Shirts with critical slogans against the Yaya Jammeh government, but. the government has declined to comment on the sentences.
Oxfam wants locals’ rights protected by mining companies
January 19, 2012The Vice President of Programme at OXFAM America, Darius Teter has said his organization would ensure that local communities’ rights are protected by mining companies operating in the West African sub-region.
Special Court elects new Judge, as Taylor verdict awaited
January 18, 2012As the world awaits the verdict in the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, the UN backed Sierra Leone Special Court has elected a new Presiding Judge.
Ivory Coast: Govt needs US$ 173 million to assist over 3 million people
January 17, 2012The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Catherine Bragg, has started a three-day mission to Côte d’Ivoire.
Eve of Sirleaf oath, new Liberian music urges her to reconcile
January 15, 2012As she prepares to take the solemn oath of office for a 2nd term after a bitterly fought election, President elect Ellen Johnson Sirleaf certainly has a daunting task over the next six years, while the main opposition party, CDC gives conflicting signals about whether their planned street protest will still go ahead on Monday.
Togo: ‘Good Walk’ to reaching MDG 2015-UNICEF
January 14, 2012Togo is thriving in its efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals, MDG in 2015.
Gay rights activists assaulted in Liberia for campaign
January 13, 2012Reports from Liberia say gay rights activists have begun facing threats from an angry public over their efforts to promote the passing of a bill legalizing homosexuality.
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