Africa

US: Adopt Anti-Corruption Proposals

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:51:37 -0800

(Washington, DC) - The Obama administration should adopt recommendations in a report issued today to help stop the flow of stolen money into the United States, Human Rights Watch said.

Kenya: Landmark Ruling on Indigenous Land Rights

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:45:44 -0800

Blood Diamond

<p> Tiseke Kasambala, Senior Researcher, Africa division </p> — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:17:00 -0800

When people buy diamond jewellery, they often want to convey love or commitment to someone dear and special. But, this jewellery, if it contains diamonds from the Marange diamond fields in eastern Zimbabwe, could have a bloody past signifying mistreatment and abuse.

Darfur: International Criminal Court’s Decision on Bashir Arrest Warrant

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:34:35 -0800

Update: On February 3, 2010, the International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals chamber decided to reject the standard used to exclude genocide charges in the ICC's arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan.

EU: Keep Sanctions on Mugabe’s Inner Circle

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:38:55 -0800

(New York) - The European Union should maintain its travel restrictions and asset freezes on President Robert Mugabe and his inner circle until Zimbabwe carries out the concrete human rights reforms set out in the 2008 Global Political Agreement, Human Rights Watch said today. The EU is currently reviewing its sanctions policy toward Zimbabwe.

How Israel Can Help Stop the Flow of Zimbabwe’s Blood Diamonds

Rona E. Peligal — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:40:33 -0800

Browsing for diamond jewelry off Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv, you can't tell by looking where the diamonds in the store windows come from. But experts can. And those same experts have affirmed that diamonds from the Marange fields of eastern Zimbabwe are mined under highly abusive conditions - the latest "blood diamonds" of the twenty-first century.

Is Qwelane good for Uganda?

Liesl Gerntholtz and Dipika Nath — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:49:47 -0800

South Africa is rightfully proud of its Constitution. It is hailed as one of the most rights-respecting in the world. It was also the first in the world, and still one of very few, to explicitly prohibit unfair discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Sudan: Abuses Undermine Impending Elections

Human Rights Watch — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:01:34 -0800

(New York) - Violations of civil and political rights by Sudanese security forces throughout the country are seriously undermining prospects for free, fair, and credible elections in April 2010, Human Rights Watch said today.

Nigeria: Protect Survivors, Fully Investigate Massacre Reports

Human Rights Watch — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:38:37 -0800

(Dakar) - Nigeria's vice president should order an immediate criminal investigation into credible reports of a massacre of at least 150 Muslim residents of a town in central Nigeria, Human Rights Watch said today.

AU Summit: Focus on Human Rights Consequences of Conflicts

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:09:00 -0800

(New York) - The African Union (AU) should improve its strategies for civilian protection and accountability in its efforts to end ongoing crises on the continent, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to AU heads of states. The AU will hold a Summit meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from January 25 to February 2, 2010.