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Amnesty International

Amnesty International — human rights organization that issues reports on electoral conduct and conditions at major sporting events in coverage of governance and international affairs.

2019-10-052026-06-26
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  1. October 2019

  2. The Namibian

    Amnesty International condemned the government's failure to prosecute suspected perpetrators of xenophobic crimes

    Source

    “Amnesty International has condemned the government's failure to prosecute suspected perpetrators of xenophobic crimes.”

    Toxic Cocktail Fuels South Africa's Xenophobia
Politics

IPC criticises president's silent visit to Tanzania over rights abuses

The News

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.

Why it matters

Foreign policy criticism: opposition party condemns president's silence on Tanzania's human rights abuses during state visit.

22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 22 June

  1. IPC criticises president's silent visit to Tanzania over rights abuses

    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 →

Sunday 10 May

  1. 2026 World Cup faces ticket prices, political tensions

    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 →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Sudanese civilians describe relentless drone strikes in ongoing conflict

    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 →

Monday 30 March

  1. Amnesty warns 2026 World Cup risks becoming stage for repression

    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 →

Sunday 1 March

  1. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

    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 →

Friday 6 February

  1. Nigerian governor reports dozens killed in militant attack on villages

    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 →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Dozens killed in Nigeria village attacks; US troops confirmed

    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 →

Friday 16 January

  1. Uganda counts votes amid internet blackout and fraud allegations

    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 →

Sunday 11 January

  1. Uganda heads to polls in closely-watched presidential contest

    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 →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Amnesty: Uganda security forces repress opposition ahead of elections

    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 →

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