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Congolese firemen begin the disinfecting operation of the state buildings and public spaces in the Gombe district of Kinshasa, on April 12, 2020. - The operations will last for ten days to try to curb the spreading of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (Photo by JUNIOR KANNAH / AFP) (Photo by JUNIOR KANNAH/AFP via Getty Images)

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Protect Detainees at Risk of COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa, Unclog Prisons and Release Prisoners of Conscience

Authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa must take urgent action to protect people in detention from COVID-19, including releasing prisoners of conscience,…

April 20, 2020

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Chad: Victims in the case against Hissène Habré awarded reparation

The decision to grant reparation to thousands of victims in the case against former Chadian president Hissène Habrémarks a significant…

July 29, 2016

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Hissene Habré verdict is a landmark decision bringing justice for tens of thousands of victims

Today’s judgment convicting former Chadian president Hissène Habré marks a significant moment for international justice and a huge relief for…

May 30, 2016

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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Chad: Release land-grab campaigner jailed for exposing the truth

Chadian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release and drop all charges against a human rights defender sentenced to two-year imprisonment…

July 8, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Annual Report: Chad 2013

Republic of Chad Head of state Idriss Déby Itno Head of government Emmanuel Djelassem Nadingar Trade unionists, journalists and human…

May 17, 2013

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Countries Must Adopt Strong Arms Trade Treaty to Stop Contributing to the Use of Child Soldiers

On Monday, Feb. 12, International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, Amnesty International highlights the need to adopt a…

February 11, 2013

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Harsh New Report by Amnesty International Exposes Appalling Prison Conditions in Chad

Prisoners in Chad are chained 24 hours a day in severely overcrowded, unventilated and filthy cells where temperatures reach up…

September 10, 2012

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Chad: ‘We Are All Dying Here’ — Human Rights Violations in Prisons

Prison conditions in Chad are deplorable. Men, women and children share overcrowded cells and often must supply their own food…

September 8, 2012