Compensate Hissène Habré’s Victims: Daily Brief
Russia prosecutes critics in occupied Crimea; food insecurity in Madagascar; Zambia’s new government should champion rights.
Former Chadian dictator, Hissène Habré’s government was responsible for widespread political killings, systematic torture, thousands of arbitrary arrests, and targeting of particular ethnic groups. Victims await compensation.
Ukrainian journalist, Vladyslav Yesypenko, was detained on apparently fabricated charges. Yesypenko’s health is deteriorating following alleged torture by Russian security forces.
Food insecurity in Madagascar could be linked to climate change.
And finally, Zambia’s new president Haikande Hichilema should champion human rights.