Tag: HRW
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EU-AU: Make Rights a Priority at Europe-Africa Summit
Why rights must be at the center of AU-EU cooperation Ahead of the seventh Europe-Africa summit in Nairobi, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling on the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) to place human rights and international humanitarian law at the heart of their partnership. The timing is critical. As the AU…
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EU-AU Summit: Rights Must Lead Europe-Africa Partnership
Human Rights at the Heart of EU-AU Cooperation As the European Union and African Union prepare for their seventh Europe-Africa Summit, human rights advocates are urging that respect for international humanitarian law and basic freedoms be placed at the center of the partnership. In Nairobi on November 21, 2025, Human Rights Watch emphasized that enduring…
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Tanzania’s Election Crackdown: Protests and Human Rights Concerns After disputed vote
Overview of the Crisis Human Rights Watch has drawn attention to a dangerous pattern of state response following Tanzania’s October 29 elections. After days of protests, authorities responded with lethal force and other abuses, raising urgent questions about accountability, the fairness of the electoral process, and the protection of basic rights. The period surrounding the…
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Tanzania’s Post-Election Crackdown: HRW Documents Killings and Rights Violations
Overview of the Crisis Following Tanzania’s Elections The October 29 elections in Tanzania were followed by widespread protests and a swift government response that drew sharp condemnation from human rights groups. Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a statement detailing killings, arbitrary detentions, and other abuses allegedly carried out by security forces and local authorities in…
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Tanzania After Disputed Elections: HRW Warns of Killings and Crackdown
Overview: A Contested Election and a Sharp Turn to Violence Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a stark warning about the post-election climate in Tanzania following the October 29 vote. The group reports that authorities responded to widespread protests with lethal force and other human rights abuses. The statements highlight a familiar pattern in which disputed…