Report
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
Press Release
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
Press Release
Cameroon: Authorities must drop “non-denunciation” charges against three journalists
Cameroonian authorities must immediately and unconditionally drop all charges against three journalists accused of failing to disclose information and sources,…
January 22, 2016
Press Release
Cameroon: Authorities fail to shed light on fate of 130 people missing for one year
The Cameroonian authorities must come clean over the fate of 130 people rounded up and detained by Cameroonian forces a…
December 28, 2015
Press Release
Authorities must reveal the whereabouts of a journalist arrested in Cameroon three months ago
Cameroon's authorities must reveal the whereabouts of a journalist who has been held in secret detention since his arrest three…
October 30, 2015
Press Release
New report: Hundreds slaughtered by Boko Haram in Cameroon and abused by security forces
Boko Haram has slaughtered nearly 400 civilians in northern Cameroon, while a heavy-handed response by security forces and inhumane prison…
September 15, 2015
Report
Hundreds slaughtered by Boko Haram in Cameroon and abused by security forces
Boko Haram has slaughtered nearly 400 civilians in northern Cameroon, while a heavy-handed response by security forces and inhumane prison…
September 15, 2015
Report
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
Press Release
On Eve of Obama Trip, New Report Finds Dangerously Rising Levels of Homophobia in Africa
Attacks, threats, and harassment of gays and lesbians are becoming more visible across sub-Saharan Africa, indicating that homophobia is reaching…
June 24, 2013
Report
Making Love a Crime: Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa
This report provides an analysis of the legal environment and wider context of human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
June 24, 2013
Report
Annual Report: Cameroon 2013
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON Head of state Paul Biya Head of government Philémon Yang As in previous years, the authorities continued…
May 17, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Africa to End Discrimination Against LGBTI on International Day Against Homophobia
Discrimination and persecution against individuals because of their sexual orientation is increasing across sub-Saharan Africa.
May 17, 2012