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Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Tunisia: Mass convictions of opposition activists after sham trial marks a dangerous moment

Instead of silencing critics with politically motivated prosecutions, the authorities should immediately and unconditionally release all those detained

The sentencing on 19 April of 40 individuals, including prominent political opposition figures, lawyers, and human rights defenders, to harsh prison terms ranging between 13 and 66 years after being convicted of trumped-up charges by the Tunis Court of First Instance is an alarming sign of the extent to which the…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Launches "Citizen Budget Plans" for All Governorates for the Fiscal Year (2024/2025)

This aligns with the principles of the General Planning Law No. 18 of 2022, which emphasizes the importance of participation and openness to society

The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation has launched the Citizen Budget Plans for the fiscal year (2024/2025) for all governorates nationwide. This aligns with the principles of the General Planning Law No. 18 of 2022, which emphasizes the importance of participation and openness to society, in implementation…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Cabinet Business- Thursday 17th April 2025

Cabinet approved the correction of the Schedule Description for the boundaries of Silhouette National Park at Anse La Passe and Grand Barbe to align with the mapped boundaries used at the time of the park’s designation

President Wavel Ramkalawan, chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet yesterday Wednesday 16th April, in which a number of legal and policy memoranda were approved. The Cabinet approved the enactment of the Hazardous Chemicals Bill and the Hazardous Chemical (Mercury) Regulations to domesticate Seychelles’ obligations under the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm,…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Clean up payroll of police officers, Members of Parliament (MPs) tell minister

The matter had been earlier raised by the Tororo District Woman MP, Hon. Sarah Opendi who tasked the minister to provide a list of the affected officers and timeline of completion of migration of the systems

Lawmakers have tasked the Ministry of Public Service to clean up the payroll of police officers in a bid to put an end to complaints of unpaid salaries of officers. The Members of Parliament made the demands while responding to a statement of the Minister of Defence and Internal Affairs,…

UN News
Source: UN News |

Libya’s fragile transition plagued by deepening economic and political divides

Libya’s prolonged political transition is facing renewed strain, with mounting economic pressures and tensions between rival governments threatening the calm that has held since the 2020 ceasefire

Nearly 15 years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi and the emergence of rival administrations in 2014, the country remains divided, with the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) based in Tripoli in the northwest and the Government of National Stability (GNS) in Benghazi in the east. “Every day,…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the brunt of sub-national violence

The majority of abductions took place in Central Equatoria State, mainly by alleged members of National Salvation Front splinter groups, followed by Jonglei State, allegedly by Murle armed elements

Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the brunt of violence, with a concerning 51 percent increase in victims harmed by conventional parties to the conflict and other armed groups, as well as a similar rise in incidents of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) documented in the 2024 annual brief by…

Republic of South Africa: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
Source: Republic of South Africa: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) |

South Africa: Government launches 90-day blitz to crush Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

A team of senior officials has been tasked with aligning police, prosecutorial, and correctional services systems to eliminate delays in GBVF case processing

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Ministers and senior officials convened a special sitting on Monday, 14 April 2025, under the leadership of Cluster Co-Chairs, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu.   This urgent meeting was convened in…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Tunisia: Arbitrary Detention Crushes Dissent

Dozens of Critics Behind Bars on Abusive Charges

The Tunisian government has turned arbitrary detention into a cornerstone of its repressive policy, aimed at depriving people of their civil and political rights. Following President Kais Saied’s takeover of Tunisia’s state institutions on July 25, 2021, the authorities have dramatically intensified their repression of dissent. Tunisian authorities should immediately…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Sudan: Mobile court brings justice to Leer for the first time in more than a decade

More than 2000 people gathered to witness this landmark moment, demonstrating its importance to communities across the region

Leer County is one of the areas hardest hit by the conflict that has ravaged South Sudan. When civil war erupted in 2013, persistent violence and insecurity forced the withdrawal of judges from Unity State, leaving communities entirely dependent on customary courts to resolve disputes, including serious crimes beyond their…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna Tetteh engages with key regional and international partners on Libya at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

SRSG Tetteh reaffirmed the UN's commitment to facilitating an inclusive Libyan political process, grounded in national ownership and unity

At the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Hanna Tetteh, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with key partners and regional stakeholders committed to supporting the Libyan-led political process. In meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Algeria, and…