Amnesty and ICJ call for ban on plainclothes officers and unmarked vehicles in protests
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-28 10:16:34

Amnesty and ICJ call for ban on plainclothes officers and unmarked vehicles in protests

Kenyan law requires officers to be in uniform, publicly show their names and service numbers, and be transported in cars with licence plates.

Egypt unlawfully deported Sudanese refugees, rights group says
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-19 22:29:44

Egypt unlawfully deported Sudanese refugees, rights group says

The war that erupted in April last year between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has created the world's biggest displacement crisis, with over nine million fleeing.

Finance Bill protests: 21 groups demand release of over 210 arrested in CBD
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-18 16:41:02

Finance Bill protests: 21 groups demand release of over 210 arrested in CBD

The organisations accused the police of acting in blatant disregard to the legal provisions of the right to protest.

  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-13 19:33:45

[Hold] Amnesty International criticises US report on Israel's gaza operations

The report, which was anticipated to address whether Israel's actions violated international law, fell short of conclusive judgment, prompting criticism from human rights advocates.

Sudan war: Amnesty International demands end of internet blackout
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-11 19:57:38

Sudan war: Amnesty International demands end of internet blackout

Sarah Jackson, Amnesty's deputy regional director for East and Southern Africa, noted that the shutdown threatens services in the region, especially as Muslims observe Ramadan.

Amnesty International to expand advocacy work in Kenya
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-11 10:43:43

Amnesty International to expand advocacy work in Kenya

Part of this is contained in its newly launched (2024-2028) strategic plan that seeks to entrench more of its activities at the grassroots in its push to expand the respect for human rights.

Wetang'ula urges Amnesty International to focus on low profile cases
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-06 21:34:53

Wetang'ula urges Amnesty International to focus on low profile cases

He said there exists non-visible cases which have been ignored by human rights organisations which are hurting the society.

Amnesty accuses Ethiopian military of 'extrajudicial executions' in Amhara region
  • Author: Foreign Reporter
  • Date: 2024-02-27 12:03:38

Amnesty accuses Ethiopian military of 'extrajudicial executions' in Amhara region

According to the agency, the soldiers also assaulted and threatened health workers at gunpoint at a health centre.

Amnesty says stop 'deliberate' attacks on DR Congo civilians
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-20 21:22:54

Amnesty says stop 'deliberate' attacks on DR Congo civilians

The United States-based Center for Civilians in Conflict on Tuesday denounced the use of heavy artillery and mortar shells against civilian installations.

Amnesty says Kenya recorded 10 femicide cases in January ahead of nationwide march
  • Author: Immaculate Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-01-27 09:48:53

Amnesty says Kenya recorded 10 femicide cases in January ahead of nationwide march

The body will join other women’s activists across the country in a march to denounce femicide.

Haiti deployment on hold: Govt must respect Constitution, says Amnesty
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-01-26 17:12:48

Haiti deployment on hold: Govt must respect Constitution, says Amnesty

Amnesty International has called on the Government to respect the recent High Court decision blocking the deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti.

Protesters arrested after Gaza ceasefire demos in Nairobi
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-01-25 17:26:45

Protesters arrested after Gaza ceasefire demos in Nairobi

Police on Thursday disrupted a demonstration in Nairobi and arrested a number of protesters who were calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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