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The Namibian
Amnesty International warned tournament could become a stage for repression
“Human Rights Watch has said the World Cup risks being defined by "exclusion and fear" due to Trump's crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and press freedom, while Amnesty International warned the tournament could become a "stage for repression".”
Anxiety, anticipation as Fifa World Cup one-month countdown beginsNew Era
Amnesty International said RSF's arsenal includes Chinese drones obtained via United Arab Emirates
“According to Amnesty International, the RSF's arsenal includes Chinese drones obtained via their allies, the United Arab Emirates, which denies arming the paramilitary.”
‘They never leave’ … Sudanese feel hunted by killer dronesThe Namibian
Amnesty International warned World Cup risks becoming a stage for repression
“Amnesty International warned this summer's football World Cup, spread across three North American countries, risks becoming a "stage for repression" in a report published Monday.”
World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression': AmnestyThe Namibian
Amnesty International described the US as facing a human rights emergency under the Trump administration
“Amnesty described the US as facing a "human rights emergency" under the Trump administration, marked by mass deportations, arbitrary arrests and what it called "paramilitary-style" Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.”
World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression': AmnestyThe Namibian
Amnesty International said over 170 people had died, many shot at close range and some burnt alive
“Amnesty International said in a statement that over 170 people had died, noting many were shot at close range and some burnt alive.”
Dozens of Muslims ‘massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governorThe Namibian
Amnesty International described use of tear gas, pepper spray, beatings as a brutal campaign of repression
“Amnesty International described the use of tear gas, pepper spray, beatings, and other violent acts as "a brutal campaign of repression" ahead of the vote.”
The musician and the strongman leader – what you need to know about Uganda's electionNew Era
Amnesty International said Ugandan security forces used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate opposition
“Amnesty International yesterday said that Ugandan security forces have used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate the opposition ahead of elections on 15 January.”
Ugandan opposition faces ‘brutal repression’New Era
Amnesty International compiled tally of 400 people arrested for supporting the NUP in recent months
“Amnesty compiled a tally of 400 people arrested for supporting the NUP in recent months, on charges such as malicious damage to property or inciting violence.”
Ugandan opposition faces ‘brutal repression’The Namibian
Amnesty International warned in a report that billions of people are threatened by fossil fuel project expansion
“Amnesty International warned in a recent report that billions of people around the world are threatened by the expansion of fossil fuel projects, such as oil-and-gas pipelines and coal mines.”
Thousands march for climate at CoP30 summit in BrazilThe Namibian
Amnesty International said government agencies employed surveillance and disinformation to target protest organisers
“A new report by the human rights organisation said government agencies also employed surveillance and disinformation to target organisers of the mass protests, which swept Kenya across 2024 and 2025.”
Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty saysThe Ministry of International Relations said Namibia is working with Angola and other stakeholders to find a lawful, humane, and lasting solution to the situation of suspected Angolan women and children on Namibian streets. Amnesty International reported in September that Angolans displaced by drought face limited options for regularising their stay in Namibia.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of International Relations said Namibia is working with Angola and other stakeholders to find a lawful, humane, and lasting solution to the situation of suspected Angolan women and children on Namibian streets. Amnesty International reported in September that Angolans displaced by drought face limited options for regularising their stay in Namibia.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
Amnesty International reports that Namibia's immigration and refugee frameworks fail to protect vulnerable Angolan women and children displaced by drought, leaving them facing arrest, deportation, and lack of access to healthcare, education, shelter, water, and documentation. The organisation characterises the situation as a human rights crisis driven by climate-related disaster rather than irregular migration.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Amnesty International has applied to be admitted as a "friend of the court" in a High Court challenge to the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration on the 1904-1908 genocide, bringing international human rights expertise to debates over what meaningful reparations should entail for the Ovaherero and Nama communities.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Amnesty International has filed to participate as amicus curiae in a High Court review case challenging the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration on the 1904-1908 genocide. The applicants, led by Bernadus Swartbooi, the Landless People's Movement, and the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, argue the declaration was improperly handled by Parliament and violates the Constitution and international law.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Amnesty International has filed court papers seeking to join litigation against a Joint Declaration between Namibian and German governments that would offer €1.1 billion in reparations for the 1904 and 1908 Nama/Ovaherero genocide, according to the Ovaherero Traditional Authority. The agreement, expected to be signed before year-end, is being challenged by traditional authorities and the Landless People's Movement who argue the compensation falls short of demands.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of remaining silent on human rights abuses during a state visit to Tanzania, where the main opposition leader is imprisoned on a treason charge and UN experts have condemned extrajudicial killings and mass arbitrary detentions following the October 2025 elections.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The one-month countdown to the 2026 Fifa World Cup begins Monday with a record 48 teams descending on the United States, Canada and Mexico, though soaring ticket prices, political tensions, and conflict in Iran have cast an early shadow over the tournament.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
In Sudan's Kordofan region, caught in intense fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, civilians report near-daily drone strikes that have killed hundreds and spread fear, with both sides deploying cheap "kamikaze" drones and advanced strategic weapons supplied by foreign backers. The strikes on markets, hospitals, and homes have driven traders away, caused food shortages, and disrupted aid access in areas already threatened by famine.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Amnesty International released a report calling on FIFA and the US, Canada and Mexico to protect fans and communities during the 2026 World Cup, warning that conditions in the host nations—particularly the US under the Trump administration—contrast sharply with FIFA's promise of safety and freedom, with concerns about ICE operations, travel bans for fans from certain nations, and risks to LGBTQ+ supporters.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, who ruled Iran for three decades, has been killed during the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, as announced by US President Donald Trump and confirmed by Iranian state TV. His death marks a significant and uncertain turning point for Iran and the wider region.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Kwara state governor says 75 local Muslims were killed in a Tuesday shooting attack on the villages of Woro and Nuku after residents refused to surrender to Islamist extremists, though death toll estimates range from 78 to over 170. The attack was blamed on Boko Haram, and President Tinubu deployed an army battalion to the area.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Gunmen attacked two villages in Nigeria's Kwara state, killing dozens according to authorities and rights groups, with death tolls ranging from 35 to over 170 as reported by different sources. The attacks coincide with Nigeria's defence minister confirming a small team of US troops is in the country for intelligence support and training.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Uganda is counting votes in presidential and parliamentary elections while an internet shutdown is in effect and opposition leader Bobi Wine alleges massive ballot-stuffing and intimidation by security forces. Long delays caused by malfunctioning biometric machines, missing ballot materials, and other logistical problems have affected polling stations, with the presidential result due Saturday.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Ugandans will vote on 15 January to choose between President Yoweri Museveni, seeking a seventh successive election victory after 40 years in power, and pop-star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, who is promising sweeping reforms. The election has been marked by opposition harassment and security force disruptions, with economic concerns and corruption dominating the campaign agenda.
11 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Amnesty International reported that Ugandan security forces have used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate opposition supporters ahead of 15 January elections, with documented cases of beating, pepper-spraying, and tasering; President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid fears the government may shut down the internet during voting.
6 January 2026 · New Era →