Africa
January 15, 2021
Cameroon Court Denies Request to Release Opposition Leaders
On January 12, an appeals court in Cameroon rejected legal efforts to secure the release of Olivier Bibou Nissack and Alain Fogue Tedom, two prominent members of the country’s main opposition party. They were arrested in September 2020 while exercising their right to freedom of assembly and have been in custody since.
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Sudan: Security Forces Kill Protesters in Eastern Sudan
Prosecute Killings, Prioritize Security Sector Reforms
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Côte d’Ivoire: Post-Election Violence, Repression
Over 50 Killed Since Presidential Poll; Dozen Opposition Leaders Arrested
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Tanzania: Burundian Refugees ‘Disappeared,’ Tortured
Halt Forced Returns; Investigate Police, Intelligence Services
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Cameroon Court Denies Request to Release Opposition Leaders
Free Arbitrarily Arrested Opponents, Ensure Freedom of Assembly
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The UN cannot abandon Darfuris amid rising violence
The withdrawal of the UN peacekeepers from Darfur is leaving the local population vulnerable to continuing attacks.
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AU should press for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
Access requires global solidarity, shared technology and waiver of Intellectual Property rules.
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Central African Republic: Rebel Violence Threatens Elections
Government, UN Should Protect Civilians; Advance Accountability
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Uganda: Northern Village May Be Disenfranchised
Ensure All Eligible Citizens in Apaa Right to Vote; Access to Polls
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Sudan: Security Forces Kill Protesters in Eastern Sudan
Prosecute Killings, Prioritize Security Sector Reforms
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France: Law for Responsible Asset Return Urgently Needed
ICJ Rejects Challenge to Confiscating “Ill-Gotten” Mansion
