The arrest and freedom of little Ariful
We know them well, the Bengali Indian kids in Norway, captive to foster care and foreign norms of child rearing. But no one knows Ariful because, except for the occasional court order here and there, our own home-grown ways of child protection are often placed beyond question.
The appeal for human rights in Malawi
Malawi was well on its way to being a success story. Under Dr. Hastings Banda’s thirty year dictatorship, people had been robbed of their rights and freedoms. Post 1994 was an era of promise and hope for the better. The winds of change blew away the old ways of a one party autocracy.
Sinduhije arrest part of systematic harassment of Burundi regime critics
Recently the Burundi police arrested a prominent anti-corruption campaigner, Faustin Ndikumana, who reportedly claimed that judges were required to pay bribes prior to their appointment.
Restoring public trust in the Nigerian Police Force
The recent damning admissions by the new Nigerian Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, of large-scale human rights violations by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) emphasize the drastic need for comprehensive reform within the force.
Protecting Human Rights during Peaceful Protests
2011 was a watershed year for the protest movement, with huge protests across the Arab world resulting in the toppling of long-standing regimes. ‘The Protestor’ was even named Time Person of the Year for 2011.
Policing freedom of assembly: gone too far?
Recently, on 9 February, 16 prominent human rights activists were arrested in Dar es Salaam on the grounds of unlawful assembly.
Policing demos in Tanzania: Gone too far?
At least two people were reportedly shot dead in Tanzania by police this week during a disturbance associated with a public demonstration.Earlier this month, 16 prominent human rights activists were arrested in Dar es Salaam on the grounds of unlawful assembly.
Policing & Human Rights: Time for real change in Uganda
A disturbing, constant pattern has been emerging in Uganda according to the annual reports of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC).
Police reforms must involve the people
As Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hands out bravery awards and medals to police and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) personnel during the ongoing police-week, two young men prepare for their slow recovery in the southern district of Barisal.