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Burkina Faso’s military junta has intensified its grip on media freedom, arresting three journalists on March 24, 2025, amidst a broader crackdown on dissent. Guezouma Sanogo and Boukari Ouoba, leaders …
Burkina Faso’s Media Crackdown: Journalists Arrested Amidst Dissent Read More
In a shocking request, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the military leadership of Burkina Faso to launch a thorough investigation into a recent massacre that reportedly resulted in the …
Urgent Call for Accountability: The Burkina Faso Civilian Massacre Read More
In a shocking revelation, Human Rights Watch (HRW) linked pro-junta volunteer militias to a horrific massacre in western Burkina Faso, which occurred recently and claimed the lives of many. Graphic …
Pro-Junta Militias Linked to Gruesome Burkina Faso Massacre Read More
During the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Savita Pawnday, Executive Director of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, shed light on the urgency of …
Revitalising Responsibility to Protect: Actions Over Words Read More
The United Nations has sounded the alarm about an impending famine in Sudan, following severe clashes that have led to the suspension of World Food Programme operations in North Darfur. …
UN Human Rights Chief Issues Urgent Warning on Sudan’s Famine Crisis Read More
In the Sahel region, a disquieting trend emerges as human rights defenders face increasing repression from state authorities. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has released a …
Civic Space and Human Rights Defenders: Convergence of Repression in the Sahel Read More
In the Sahel, human rights defenders face unprecedented targeting from governments, leading to a significant decline in civic space and public freedoms. A report published by the Observatory for the …
Escalating Repression of Human Rights Defenders in the Sahel Read More
In recent years, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger have witnessed profound turmoil as military leaders seized control, plunging these nations into periods of transition marked by a chilling suppression …
Escalating Repression of Human Rights in the Sahel Region Read More
As the African Union (AU) prepares for its 38th Summit on 15 and 16 February, a crucial leadership transition is on the horizon. With the election of a new chairperson …
Incoming AU Leadership Must Prioritise Human Rights Read More
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger share more than just geography; they are all governed by military juntas that are guilty of severe human rights violations. These violations manifest in numerous …
Militarization and Justice Erosion in the Sahel Region Read More