Newsletter: Freedom of Expression in East Africa

This monthly newsletter provides a snapshot of the current state of freedom of expression in Eastern Africa. It was compiled by ARTICLE 19 Kenya and Eastern Africa with the assistance of our partners in the respective countries. Funding support has been provided by European Union (EU): the content of the newsletter, however, does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the EU.

Exploring the fact: 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report - Ethiopia

Exploring the fact: 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report - Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a source and, to a lesser extent, a destination and transit country for men, women, and children who are subjected to forced la...

2013 Trafficking in Persons Report - Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a source and, to a lesser extent, a destination and transit country for men, women, and children who are subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking. Girls from Ethiopia's

Exploring the fact: Ethiopia Amnesty International Annual Report 2013

Exploring the fact: Ethiopia Amnesty International Annual Report 2013: Ethiopia Amnesty International Annual Report 2013 The state stifled freedom of expression, severely restricting the activities ...

Ethiopia Amnesty International Annual Report 2013

The state stifled freedom of expression, severely restricting the activities of the independent media, political opposition parties and human rights organizations. Dissent was not tolerated in any sphere. The authorities imprisoned actual and perceived opponents of the government. Peaceful protests were suppressed. Arbitrary arrests and detention were common, and torture and other ill-treatment in detention centres were rife. Forced evictions were reported on a vast scale around the country.

Background

In August, the authorities announced the death of Prime Minister Zenawi, who had ruled Ethiopia for 21 years.

Hailemariam Desalegn

Exploring the fact: Amnesty International Report 2013: The State of th...

Exploring the fact: Amnesty International Report 2013: The State of th...: 23 May 2013 Report 2013: World increasingly dangerous for refugees and migrants Global inaction on human rights is making the...

Amnesty International Report 2013: The State of the World's Human Rights

23 May 2013

Report 2013: World increasingly dangerous for refugees and migrants

Global inaction on human rights is making the world an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants.

© Pete Muller

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The failure to address conflict situations effectively is creating a global underclass. The rights of those fleeing conflict are unprotected. Too many governments are abusing human rights in the name of immigration control – going well beyond legitimate border control measures

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Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International

Thu, 23/05/2013

Global inaction on human rights is making the world an