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September 2026
11 SeptJoy Online
… is a triple tragedy: for the activists being unjustly punished; the survivors and victims of the Tiananmen crackdown itself; and the generations of Hongkongers denied the space to discuss one of the most consequential events in modern Chinese history,” said Amnesty International …
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
6 SeptJoy Online
… According to a 2025 Amnesty International report, there were 492 death sentences in the course of the year, 23 of which were carried out.. …
TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
August 2026
25 AugJoy Online
… Amnesty International has in the past said it found evidence of weapons manufactured in Serbia, Russia, China, Turkey, Yemen and United Arab Emirates (UAE) being used in Sudan. …
Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate
24 AugJoy Online
… Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and dozens of other human rights ⁠and humanitarian groups said in a statement last month that the EU-Tunisia migration deal had fuelled and normalised serious abuses against migrants and asylum seekers in Tunisia.
Tunisian hospital receives 19 bodies after migrant boat sinks
24 AugJoy Online
… Amnesty International described the Kafwaya’s killing as “deeply alarming” and called for prompt, thorough and impartial investigations. …
Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
24 AugJoy Online
… Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and dozens of other ⁠human rights and humanitarian groups said in a statement last month that a migration agreement between Tunisia and the European Union had fuelled and normalised serious ⁠abuses against migrants and asylum seekers in …
11 bodies recovered after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia
20 AugJoy Online
… Amnesty International says at least 10,217 people have been killed by armed groups and around 15 mass abductions of schoolchildren have been recorded since Tinubu took office. …
As campaigns begin in Nigeria, Tinubu’s re-election bid puts his party on trial
14 AugJoy Online
… But his United Party for National Development (UPND) government has also been criticised by Amnesty International for restricting rights and freedoms in the run-up to this election, an accusation that Zambian authorities have yet to comment on. …
Zambia resumes vote counting after security concerns halt electoral process
14 AugJoy Online
… But his United Party for National Development (UPND) government has also been criticised by Amnesty International for restricting rights and freedoms in the run-up to this election, an accusation that Zambian authorities have yet to comment on. …
Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff
13 AugJoy Online
… A decade later Amnesty International estimated more than 600 prisoners of conscience in the USSR. …
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

World & Region

Tanzanian opposition leader convicted of incitement, acquitted of treason

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Tundu Lissu, leader of the opposition Chadema party, was found guilty of incitement by a High Court panel in Dar es Salaam but acquitted of the more serious charge of treason, which prosecutors failed to prove. Lissu, detained since April last year, was charged over remarks made while campaigning for electoral reforms ahead of the disputed 2025 general election; he denies the charges and claims the prosecution is politically motivated.

6 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Tanzanian opposition leader convicted of incitement, acquitted of treason
Tundu Lissu, leader of the opposition Chadema party, was found guilty of incitement by a High Court panel in Dar es Salaam but acquitted of the more serious charge of treason, which prosecutors failed to prove. Lissu, detained since April last year, was charged over remarks made while campaigning for electoral reforms ahead of the disputed 2025 general election; he denies the charges and claims the prosecution is politically motivated.
6 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 5 November

CHRAJ calls for cultural reforms to tackle sexual harassment
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has warned that institutional policies and disciplinary measures alone cannot eliminate sexual harassment, calling instead for deliberate cultural and social reforms to address broader shifts in attitudes, behaviours and power relations that enable abuse.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 30 October

Pakistani court sentences human rights lawyer couple to 10 years
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison over an alleged security breach during England's cricket tour in October 2024, charges they have denied. The couple were accused of removing road barriers and obstructing police officers in Islamabad, and face additional sentences for obstruction and use of force against public servants.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

Egypt court closes news site, fines editor three million pounds
An Egyptian court convicted Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of independent news outlet Mada Masr, of managing an unlicensed website and ordered its closure, imposing the maximum fine of 3 million Egyptian pounds (approximately $53,500). Amnesty International called the verdict a "crushing blow to press freedom," and the case reflects Egypt's broader crackdown on independent media and dissent.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Death toll from Nigerian village raid rises to 48
Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles attacked the village of Binnari in Taraba state on Friday, with the death toll rising to at least 48 according to police, though Amnesty International said it confirmed 52 deaths. The attackers looted shops and set houses ablaze during a four-hour rampage that began after midday Muslim prayers, with some victims drowning while trying to escape.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

Gunmen kill at least 40 in attack on Nigerian village
Amnesty International reported that gunmen killed at least 40 people in an attack on Binnari village in Nigeria's northeastern Taraba state on Friday, with police initially confirming 10 deaths before more bodies were recovered. The attackers used heavy gunfire and looted food items from shops.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3, 2026, after widespread domestic and global criticism; families of the 13 victims killed in the 2009 Fort Hood attack will still be permitted to view the execution in person.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

Sri Lankan migrant worker faces death penalty in Saudi Arabia for Facebook post
A 24-year-old migrant worker from Sri Lanka has been sentenced to death by a Saudi appellate court for blasphemy against Islam and the Prophet Muhammad over a Facebook comment. Sri Lanka's government and multiple political parties have coordinated diplomatic efforts seeking clemency, though no official execution timeline has been published and the family has had no updates on his condition since 28 September.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

Media urged to deepen constitutional reform public education
Media practitioners and civil society organisations have been urged to intensify public education on Ghana's constitutional reform process to enable citizens to understand and participate meaningfully in proposed changes. Amnesty International's Victoria Asumin called for a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to define responsibilities and timelines for consultations, legislation, parliamentary consideration, and referendums.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 30 September

ADC petitions police over alleged illegal detention in Kebbi
The Kebbi Caucus of the African Democratic Congress has petitioned the Police Service Commission and Inspector-General of Police over the alleged illegal detention of party members and supporters in the state, raising concerns about due process and the use of political affiliation as grounds for deprivation of liberty.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 11 September

Hong Kong activists sentenced for organising Tiananmen commemoration vigils
Three Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils commemorating Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been sentenced to up to seven years in prison under the city's national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were convicted of inciting subversion of state power, while Albert Ho pleaded guilty; the UN human rights office has called for the sentences to be quashed.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in drugs case
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others were sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drug-related charges, including importing ingredients to make drugs and possessing illegal firearms. Khalifa has denied the charges and plans to appeal.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

Trump envoy seeks Sudan-wide arms embargo amid drone escalation
The US Africa envoy has called on the UN Security Council to extend its arms embargo to all of Sudan to halt external military and financial support, citing escalating drone attacks by both the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Russia and China oppose the move, saying it would weaken Sudan's army's effectiveness, and a wider embargo would require a Security Council vote.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

Tunisian hospital receives 19 migrant bodies after boat sinking
A hospital in southern Tunisia received at least 19 bodies of migrants recovered from the sea following a weekend boat sinking that carried members of the same family. The incident triggered violent protests in Ben Guerdane as residents demanded better living conditions and economic development, citing dangerous sea crossings to Europe as a result of years of marginalisation and lack of opportunities.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Zambian courts sealed off as election petition deadline nears
Court premises in Lusaka and elsewhere have been shut as the deadline for filing a petition against the presidential election result approaches. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, who came second with 38% of the vote, has said he would challenge the outcome citing irregularities, while incumbent Hakainde Hichilema won with 60%.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Eleven bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia
Tunisia's coastguard recovered eleven bodies after a boat carrying Tunisian migrants sank en route to Italy over the weekend, with three people still missing and one survivor. The boat departed Thursday with 15 people on board, including seven family members and a pregnant woman, and rescue efforts continued with military and civil protection teams backed by helicopters.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Tinubu seeks re-election amid Nigerian economic hardship concerns
As campaigns for January's Nigerian elections begin, President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid faces scrutiny over whether the APC's nearly 12 years in power have improved conditions; his challengers Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi argue the party has left the country poorer and less secure, while voter surveys show nearly 80% of Nigerians say the country is heading in the wrong direction.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

Zambia resumes vote counting after security halt
Zambia's electoral commission has resumed counting votes from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections after pausing nationwide due to alleged attacks on polling staff and theft of marked ballot papers. President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term against 13 challengers led by opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, with results targeted for announcement by the end of Sunday.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Zambia suspends presidential vote counting after polling staff attacks
Zambia's electoral commission has halted nationwide vote counting from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections over alleged attacks on polling staff and theft of marked ballot papers. The commission said it would review the suspension within 24 hours, while opposition candidate Brian Mundubile raised concerns about delays and alleged irregularities.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Nobel Peace Prize winner: Putin cannot claim victory in Ukraine
Dmitry Muratov, 2021 joint Nobel Peace Prize winner and co-founder of Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, told the BBC that his publication has been shut down following Putin's decree to nationalise its printing presses and revoke its registration. Muratov says the newspaper's closure reflects a broader crackdown on free speech in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, during which most opinion leaders have been declared "foreign agents," "extremists," or "terrorists."
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

UN human rights chief alarmed by Iran executions rise
The UN human rights chief said he is alarmed by a rise in executions in Iran, with at least 56 people executed on national security-related charges since 19 March, including 27 linked to January's anti-government protests. Iran is the world's second-most prolific executioner after China, putting to death at least 2,159 people last year according to Amnesty International.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 1 August

Ethiopian death row inmates in Saudi Arabia plead for help via BBC
Death row inmates held in Saudi Arabian prisons, mostly Ethiopians facing execution for drug-smuggling, have contacted the BBC from their cells seeking assistance. In the first seven months of this year, 17 Ethiopians have been executed—the highest number among non-Saudis.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Amnesty International renews call for Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill passage
Amnesty International has renewed its call on the government to pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, six years after the 2020 lynching of 90-year-old Akua Denteh at Kafaba in the Savannah Region. The organisation said the continued delay in passing the bill meant authorities had failed to protect hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations across the country.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 22 July

Early warning systems must be matched with political action in Africa
William Nyarko, Executive Director of the Africa Center for International Law and Accountability, has called for Africa's early warning systems to be matched by timely political action, arguing that failure to act on credible warnings continues to cost lives across the continent. Speaking at a conference on mass atrocity prevention, Nyarko noted that while progress has been made in detecting risks of mass atrocities over the past decade, preventive action has too often lagged behind early warning.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Drone strikes, siege conditions intensify humanitarian crisis in Sudan
El-Obeid, a city of 500,000 on the front line of Sudan's three-year civil war, endured 27 drone strikes in June and has been under siege-like conditions for 18 months, with UN human rights chief Volker Turk reporting at least 45 people killed and 41 injured in 15 strikes between 6 and 28 June, alongside summary executions, abductions, torture, and sexual violence affecting those fleeing the conflict.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

Amnesty says EU complicit in Libya's migrant crackdown
Amnesty International reported that authorities in eastern and western Libya have intensified a crackdown on migrants and refugees in the last month with mass arrests, detentions and expulsions. The organization accused the EU of complicity, citing its long-standing support and training of the Libyan coastguard and recent engagement with rival eastern authorities.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

Kenya's ex-Chief Justice arrested at Nairobi park protest
Kenya's former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested while protesting plans to build on protected land at Nairobi National Park, including an expanded animal orphanage that the Kenya Wildlife Service says will occupy 0.31% of the 117-square-kilometre site. Maraga, arrested along with nine others, was released but refused to leave the police station until the other activists were freed.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

US imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 countries over forced labour
The US announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries, accounting for almost all its imports, over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour. The 60 trading partners listed—including the UK, the EU, Canada, India and Japan—face the duties because of their failure to address the importation of goods made with forced labour.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over torture allegations
The United States has imposed sanctions on Tanzanian senior assistant commissioner of police Faustine Jackson Mafwele over his alleged involvement in torture and sexual assault of East African rights activists, including the detention and abuse of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire in May last year.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

Nigeria's rights body demands probe into airstrike civilian deaths
Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission called on the military to launch a thorough investigation into recurring civilian casualties from military airstrikes. Amnesty International cited witnesses reporting at least 100 civilians killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a market in Zamfara state last weekend, the third reported incident since April, though the military said there was no evidence of civilian casualties.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →