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African Civil Society Urges African States Parties to the Rome Statute to Reaffirm Their Commitment to the ICC

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:40:56 -0700

On 3 July 2009 the African Union (AU) agreed that its members should withhold cooperation from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the arrest and surrender of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. The court issued its arrest warrant for President al-Bashir on 4 March 2009 for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur.

Mali: Militants Should Free Remaining Hostage

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:10:00 -0700

(Dakar) - Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which is responsible for the brutal killing of a British tourist on May 31, 2009, should immediately and unconditionally free a second hostage in its custody, Human Rights Watch said today.

Policy Paralysis

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:20:28 -0800

POLICY PARALYSIS:

A CALL FOR ACTION ON HIV/AIDS-RELATED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFRICA

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Niger: Warring Sides Must End Abuses of Civilians

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0800

(Dakar) – Niger's armed forces and the rebel Nigerien Movement for Justice should end abuses against civilians in the conflict in the northern Agadez region of Niger, Human Rights Watch said today. The rebels took up arms in February 2007 over the perceived economic marginalization of Tuaregs.

Policy Paralysis

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 12:47:46 -0800

Violence and discrimination against women and girls is fueling Africa's AIDS crisis. African governments must make gender equality a central part of national AIDS programs if they are to succeed in fighting the epidemic.

President Bush's Trip to Africa

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 02 Jul 2003 09:36:21 -0700

U.S. President George W. Bush will be traveling to Africa from July 7-12, visiting Senegal, South Africa, Botswana, Uganda, and Nigeria. This packet from Human Rights Watch includes material for each stop along the way.

A brief overview of the Bush administration's policy toward Africa:

Letter to US Secretary of State Colin Powell on US Bully Tactics against the International Criminal Court

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 17:00:00 -0700

Dear Secretary Powell:

I am writing to convey our strong dismay over recent U.S. government actions towards the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Borderline Slavery

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 16:00:00 -0800

West African governments are failing to address a rampant traffic in child labor that could worsen with the region’s growing AIDS crisis, Human Rights Watch charged in a new report released today. The 79-page report, “Borderline Slavery: Child Trafficking in Togo,” highlights Togo as a case study of trafficking in the region.

West Africa: Stop Trafficking in Child Labor

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 01 Apr 2003 16:00:00 -0800

(New York, April 1, 2003) - West African governments are failing to address a rampant traffic in child labor that could worsen with the region’s growing AIDS crisis, Human Rights Watch charged in a new report released today.