Category: Africa
According to the UN, press freedom is under serious threat. Since October 2023, nearly 300 journalists have been killed in the Gaza Strip, and approximately 330 are being held worldwide. Impunity is widespread, as only one in ten murders results in prosecution. Africa exemplifies this trend: in several countries, journalists are murdered without their killings […]
A brutal attack by armed groups on February 3 and 4, 2026, in several villages in Nigeria left more than 160 people dead. The deeply traumatized survivors are denouncing the authorities’ negligence. The situation demands immediate protection for the survivors, appropriate psychological support, and the implementation of structural measures to strengthen security and enable the […]
The situation in Jonglei has become an imminent humanitarian disaster. The ongoing fighting, massive displacement of populations, and food insecurity threatening 60% of the population, combined with a cholera outbreak, are creating a crisis in which each element worsens the others. The international community must act immediately to guarantee safe and unrestricted humanitarian access in […]
The situation in Darfur is catastrophic. Civilians are being deliberately targeted, children are dying from hunger, and humanitarian aid is being blocked. Faced with this extreme emergency, civil society is calling on the international community to act without delay. Urgent funding, secure humanitarian access, and the protection of civilians are essential. Every hour of inaction […]
Message to our partners, the people of Africa, and all peacebuilders “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice.” As the first rays of 2026 illuminate our shared horizon, our organization wishes to extend its warmest greetings and reaffirm its unwavering commitment to human rights, justice, and building lasting peace. The […]
Faced with an epidemic of femicides, civil society demands immediate action from the State of Kenya. It calls for the legal recognition of this crime, the establishment of specialized police units with psychological support, and the creation of a commission with adequate resources. Inaction is no longer an option. The ADH expresses its outrage and deep […]
Northern Mozambique is plunged into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, fueled by a brutal escalation of the conflict in Cabo Delgado province. According to the latest UN figures, this resurgence of violence has led to the forced displacement of more than 100,000 people in just a few weeks. We, civil society organizations working alongside the people […]
The United Nations Office for Human Rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has released its monthly report for September, documenting 619 human rights violations and abuses — an exceptionally high figure. More than 85% of these abuses occurred in the eastern provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri, where ongoing conflict continues […]
The international community must not remain silent in the face of inhumane migration policies. Every human being, regardless of their status, has the right to seek asylum and live in safety. These policies must be based on compassion, respect for international law, and human dignity — not on financial transactions and opaque agreements. In a […]
Civil Society Statement for Peace and Justice Civil society organizations express their outrage, sorrow, and deep anger at the massive and tragic massacre perpetrated in El-Fasher, Darfur, following the capture of the town by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to multiple consistent sources – local human rights organizations, independent observers, and international agencies – […]
