Human rights defenders expressed hope the death of a 10-year-old Somali girl bled to death after a failed female genital mutilation (FGM) may help raise awareness about the dangerous health risks associated with the ritual in a country almost 100% of women and girls are cut. An estimated 200 million girls and women worldwide have…
Category: Human rights
Tourist in Egypt convicted for sex harassment complaints
A Lebanese tourist arrested last month for posting a video on Facebook complaining of sexual harassment by men and conditions in Egypt was sentenced to eight years in prison by a Cairo court on Saturday, July 7. Lebanese tourist sentenced to eight years in prison for Facebook post against Egypt https://t.co/qcYua6z8h7 — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica)…
EP appeals Somali President to respect rule of law
MEPs recognise the progress made by the Federal Government of Somalia, since it took power in 2012, but stress the need for a universal suffrage system to be in place for the next elections, and the importance of ending violations of human rights, which are widespread in the country and target women, children and minorities…
MEPs denounce violations of human rights in Burundi
During European Parliament Strasbourg plenary week, the MEPs denounced the intimidation, repression and the harassment of journalists and human rights defenders, and urged Burundian authorities to guarantee the respect of the rule of law and human rights, such as the right of freedom of expression and freedom of the media. Press releaseMEPs react to breaches…
Lumumba square inaugurated in Brussels
Today in Brussels a square is named after assassinated Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, the campaigners behind the initiative assessed it as a part of a significant process of modern Belgium reflection upon its past of colonial power. Belle ambiance a l’inauguration du Square Patrice #Lumumba ! Un bel honneur pour ce grand homme! #belgique…
Migrants shipwreck at Tunisian coast
Coastguards continue to recover bodies of migrants drowned in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean on Sunday (3/05/2018), reportedly the boat had sank next to Tunisian coast. According to updated info, the shipwreck off the Tunisian coasts may have caused over 110 deaths: 48 bodies recovered, maybe about 64 missing. — Flavio Di Giacomo (@fladig) June…
EU expects Egypt to respect fundamental freedoms
“With the new presidential mandate starting, we reiterate our support for Egypt’s sustainable stability, social and economic reforms as well as development, building on the ongoing constructive dialogue under our joint Partnership Priorities” – the European External Action Service (EEAS) reacted. With the new presidential mandate starting, we reiterate our support for Egypt’s sustainable stability,…
EU expects inclusive elections in Congo
The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). “Foreign ministers stressed the importance of following the electoral process which is expected to lead to the general election scheduled for 23 December 2018 in a credible, legitimate, consensual and inclusive way” – the text of the Council conclusions says….
Sudan: Justice for Noura campaign goes worldwide
Human rights activists worldwide are fighting to defend life of Sudanese young woman Noura Hussein (19), who was forcefully married, and raped by the man assisted by his relatives during the act #JusticeforNoura. The self-imposed “husband” was killed in a second rape attempt in an act of self-defence, Noura’s supporters claim. The incident characterises the dramatic situation…
Tanzania bloggers win lawsuit
Tanzanian bloggers and rights activists won a first, although not final, court lawsuit against a government order to register their online platforms that raised concern about a crackdown on free speech. #Tanzania bloggers win temporary court order against state crackdown https://t.co/MBQE2MmDGB — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) May 4, 2018 Tanzania’s communications regulator had given bloggers, as…
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