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Somalia: Death of 23 civilians in military strikes with Turkish drones may amount to war crimes – new investigation
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Patriarch Abune Antonios was unlawfully detained by the Eritrean government after criticising them. He recently died after 16 years in detention.
Join us as we commemorate his life & discuss the systematic practice of unlawful detentions in
#Eritrea
➡️
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Protesters in
#Sudan
are not giving up, and we continue to stand with them. Help them get their message out loud and clear.
#WeAreAllSudan
#Africans4Sudan
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We condemn the brutality against journalists by
#Ugandan
soldiers yesterday as they covered
@HEBobiwine
-‘s visit to
@UNHumanRightsUG
to deliver a petition. The Ugandan authorities must investigate and bring to account those found responsible for the assaults.
@KagutaMuseveni
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Fighters affiliated with the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) deliberately killed dozens of people, gang-raped dozens of women & girls & looted private & public property in two areas of
#Ethiopia
’s Amhara region.
Read our new research out today
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#Ethiopia
: Since the conflict in Tigray began in November 2020, humanitarian access has been extremely limited. There are currently 2.3 million people in need of life-saving assistance. Join our campaign and demand that
@AbiyAhmedAli
#AllowAccessToTigray
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Ugandan authorities must stop criminalizing activists for protesting high cost of living. ~
@amnesty
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Soldiers aligned with the Ethiopian government have committed widespread rape against women and girls in
#Tigray
since the conflict started in November last year.
Take action now to call on
@AbiyAhmedAli
to ensure
#Justice4TigraysWomenAndGirls
.
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How the Tekeze bridge massacre marked a turning point in the ethnic cleansing of Tigrayans in Adi Goshu town, Western
#Tigray
.
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#Uganda
: We are here to remind those in power that peaceful protest is a right, not a privilege, and one which states have a duty to respect, protect and facilitate. This is why we are embarking on a global campaign.
#ProtectTheProtestUG
#ProtectTheProtest
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#Ethiopia
:
#AllowAccessToTigray
- JOIN THE TWITTER STORM TOMORROW!
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯: Tomorrow (3 months since the conflict and humanitarian crisis in
#Tigray
started)
𝘞𝘩𝘺: To pressure
@AbiyAhmedAli
to allow full humanitarian access to the region
𝘏𝘰𝘸:
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Our investigation into the
#LasAnod
conflict found that dozens of civilians were killed and injured amid fighting.
#Somaliland
forces indiscriminately shelled the town, damaged hospitals, schools and mosques and displaced tens of thousands of people.
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#Tanzania
: Wakosoaji wanaoshikiliwa wa mkataba wa bandari wa UAE waachiliwe mara moja na bila masharti.
Willibrod Slaa, Boniface Mwabukusi na Mdude Nyagali ambao wote walikamatwa kati ya Agosti 12 na 13 kwa kukosoa tu mkataba wa bandari kati ya Tanzania na UAE.
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Ethiopia: Authorities must grant independent investigators, media unfettered access to Amhara region to probe violations under state of emergency.
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Take action now to demand to
@AbiyAhmedAli
to take all necessary steps to ensure justice and reparation for women and girls subjected to sexual violence in
#Tigray
by the military forces aligned with the Ethiopian government:
#Justice4TigraysWomenAndGirls
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In Addis Ababa, there have been mass arbitrary arrests of Tigrayans. Many remain in detention without due process and the whereabouts of others are unknown. This injustice must end.
@AbiyAhmedAli
, immediately end this wave of arbitrary arrests.
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Authorities in Western
#Tigray
forcibly removed Tigrayan communities from Western Tigray through organised forced expulsions and coercion. Since November 2020, hundreds of thousands of Tigrayans have been forcibly displaced from the Zone.
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On
#IWD2022
, we will be shining a light on sexual violence in the current conflict in Northern
#Ethiopia
. Join
@FissehaTekle
,
@DRovera
and
@vanessatsehaye
as they discuss the cases and patterns they have documented, and what they think needs to happen now.
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Today it has been exactly 3 months since the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Tigray started.
#Ethiopia
'n authorities have refused to allow full humanitarian access to the region. We are calling on
@AbiyAhmedAli
to
#AllowAccessToTigray
now. Join us!
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We are closely monitoring the crisis in
#Lasanod
. We are appalled by reports of large numbers of people killed, injured & displaced, & damage to homes & a hospital. Unlawful killings & other violations must end & there must be immediate unhindered access for humanitarian actors.
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TW: Rape
Tomorrow, we are launching a report on sexual violence in
#Tigray
. Based on extensive interviews with rape survivors, it gives the most comprehensive account to date of the sexual violence that has taken place during the conflict.
#Justice4TigraysWomenAndGirls
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The Ethiopian government is severely restricting humanitarian aid, including food, medicine and fuel, from entering
#Tigray
.
We need to do everything we can to stop preventable deaths and end this man-made crisis.
Take action ↓
#AllowAccessToTigray
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🚨Campaign alert🚨 Today we launch the “Amplifying the voices of survivors of sexual violence in the Northern Ethiopia conflict” campaign for
#Ethiopia
calling for justice and accountability for sexual violence in the
#Tigray
conflict
#16daysofactivism2022
#SGBV
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The conflict in Northern
#Ethiopia
has been accompanied by a widespread use of online hate speech. These posts have not just been written by the general public, but also by journalists & political figures.
This issue needs to be adequately addressed by
@AbiyAhmedAli
.
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Security forces in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, have targeted Tigrayans, including children and the elderly, with arbitrary arrests and mass detentions as part of an escalating crackdown.
@amnesty
’s press release:
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#Ethiopian
domestic investigation and prosecution mechanisms appear inadequate and partial to be concealing the truth to deflect accountability, even as impunity for atrocities continues.
#JusticeandAccountabilityhttps
://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/afr25/6021/2022/en/
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"Mass killings are becoming shockingly common in
#Ethiopia
. The lack of credible efforts by the Ethiopian government to ensure justice for families of those killed and prevent such atrocities adds insult to injury,”
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Join us live tomorrow to learn more about our report on how sexual violence has been used as a weapon of war in the
#Tigray
conflict and how you can get involved in the campaign demanding
#Justice4TigraysWomenAndGirls
.
The discussion will feature
@DRovera
and
@vanessatsehaye
.
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Tomorrow, we are publishing a new report on how Eritrean soldiers continued to commit grave human rights abuses in
#Tigray
for nearly three months after the signing of the CoHA in November 2022.
The survivors we spoke to are demanding justice.
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Today, the UN Human Rights Council had its first formal session on
#Tigray
since the conflict started over 10 months ago. We called on the Council to do more to protect the rights of the people affected and to stand with victims and survivors in their pursuit of justice.
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Today, the UN Human Rights Council took its first action on
#Tigray
since the conflict started over 8 months ago. The resolution adopted is modest but we expect this to be just a first step to addressing the crisis; and urge the HRC to take more robust action at its next session.
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#Ethiopia
'n politician Dawud Ibsa has been under house arrest without being charged since 3 May 2021. The police haven't allowed anyone to enter or leave his residence since - not even to bring food.
@MoP_Ethiopia
, either charge Dawud or release him now.
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This Monday
@AmnestyEARO
will release a report detailing extra judicial executions carried out by ENDF soldiers in Bahir Dar, Amhara region of
#Ethiopia
#ConflictinAmhara
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The trial of human rights lawyer Tito Elia Magoti and co-accused Theodory Giyani was postponed again yesterday for the 11th time. They've been in pre-trial detention for about 5 months now. The
#Tanzanian
government should immediately and unconditionally release them.
#FreeTito
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The sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls all over
#Tigray
is shocking in its scale and level of brutality. Our report demonstrate that the violations amount to war crimes & may amount to crimes against humanity.
#Justice4TigraysWomenAndGirls
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US Secretary of State
@SecBlinken
is in
#Ethiopia
. Amnesty International calls on him to prioritize human rights, justice, and accountability in Ethiopia.
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We express our full support for the work carried out by the
@UN_HRC
appointed International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE).
#JusticeforEthiopia
#Ethiopia
#GBV
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What is the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) and why are we arguing that it is crucial for survivors and victims in
#Ethiopia
that it is renewed?
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#RenewICHREE
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Ethiopians face another armed conflict in Amhara region, a serious humanitarian crisis in Tigray, a dire security situation in Oromia and pervasive impunity nationwide. The role of the media and the right to freedom of expression is as vital as ever,”
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The authorities in
#Tanzania
have detained opposition party leader
@ZittoKabwe
without charge for speaking out against recent killings in his constituency.
@tanpol
should charge him with a recognizable crime or release him immediately and unconditionally.
#FreeZittoKabwe
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#Ethiopia
Tayech was a businesswoman in the countryside with her family. She was detained by Eritrean soldiers in the desert for two weeks where she was subjected to rape and sexual enslavement.
#JusticeforEthiopia
#16DaysofActivism
#TPLF
#SGBV
@_AfricanUnion
@achpr_cadhp
@UN_HRC
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We are outraged by the death of teacher Ahmed Alkhair on 2 Feb, after a week in detention in Kassala,
#Sudan
. Autopsy report shows visible signs of torture. We call for an immediate and independent investigation into his death and that those found responsible are held to account.
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Tigrayans in Western Tigray Zone are in dire need of protection. In previous waves of abuses where Tigrayans were forcibly expelled from Western Tigray in large numbers, many assumed few Tigrayans were left, if any, in the Zone.
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Eritrean refugees in
#Tigray
continue to face violence, intimidation and harassment. We call on all parties to the conflict to uphold their obligations under international law and urgently
#ProtectEritreanRefugees
from the hostilities.
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We are in London at the Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict Conference showcasing our exhibition “I don’t know if they realized I was a person” to amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence in the Northern Ethiopia conflict
#PSVI
#Ethiopia
#SGBV
#16DaysOfActivism
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Amnesty International calls on the ENDF to stop targeting civilians and Ethiopian authorities to investigate these allegations and hold perpetrators accountable.
@UN_HRC
@EUCouncil
#ConflictinAmhara
#Ethiopia
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Esteemed Eritrean activists
@meronina
and
@salehjohar
will be joining Patriarch Abune Antonios' nephew to discuss the Patriarch’s life and legacy at our event tomorrow. The conversation will be moderated by
@vanessatsehaye
.
Set a reminder:
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Defend press freedom- immediately and unconditionally release Belay Manaye and two other detained journalists unless formally charged! Take action now >>>
@AbiyAhmedAli
@TayeAtske
@MOJEthiopia
#Ethiopia
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We join forces with 64 other civil society & human rights orgs in calling on the UN Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia at their next session starting this month:
#RenewICHREE
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Amnesty International is aware of attempts to prematurely end the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE).
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If the Ugandan authorities have sufficient evidence that Bobi Wine and Francis Zaake have committed a recognisable offence, they must be promptly charged and tried fairly in line with international standards in a civilian court, not in a military court.
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A brutal conflict in Tigray broke out two years ago. The peace agreement is a step in the right direction however, it must deliver justice to victims and survivors of the conflict.
#JusticeAndAccountability
.
#Ethiopia
,
#TPLF
,
#SGBV
@UN_HRC
@_AfricanUnion
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Ciham Ali turns 24 this month. She has been detained in secret for over 8 years.
No one knows where she is.
Her family have not seen or heard from her since 2012. This shouldn't be her fate.
#FreeCiham
📢
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We are concerned by the alarming reports of killings and attacks on facilities in
#Afar
and are currently investigating the situation. We continue to call on all parties to the conflict to respect international human rights and humanitarian law.
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#Tanzania
'n authorities must promptly provide evidence to substantiate charges against
@ChademaTz
opposition leader
@freemanmbowetz
or else release him.
#FreeFreemanMbowe
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Now that Abdirashid Janan is in the hands of the federal government of
#Somalia
, authorities must ensure justice and accountability for all the alleged human rights violations he committed in Gedo. Victims and impacted families deserve justice.
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Two weeks ago, Patriarch Abune Antonios - an Eritrean prisoner of conscience - died after 16 years in unlawful detention.
Join us as we commemorate his life and discuss the systematic practice of unlawful detentions in
#Eritrea
. Set a reminder below ↓
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“These mass arrests have instilled such a climate of fear that Tigrayans that Amnesty International has spoken to are scared they could be rounded up any time. Those currently locked up have not been charged or brought before a court."
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A famous Tanzanian comedian Idris Sultan was jailed after posting this video in which he was 😂🤣 at a picture of the President of Tanzania. Think laughing is a crime?
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This action by the
#DRC
football team is a poignant reminder of the pressing need for DRC authorities, with the backing of the global community, to effectively deal with armed conflict, including the widespread impunity that has enabled it to thrive for 30 years.
#JusticeForCongo
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The Ethiopian government has persistently resisted investigations by regional and international human rights mechanisms. But justice is not likely to happen in Ethiopia without them.
Join us in calling on states to
#RenewICHREE
!
What is the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) and why are we arguing that it is crucial for survivors and victims in
#Ethiopia
that it is renewed?
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#RenewICHREE
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With the sole international justice mechanism on
#Ethiopia
at risk of being closed, many are raising alarms of what’s at stake if justice, once again, is sidelined.
Join our event co-organised with
@HumanRightsHLS
discussing these concerns and solutions:
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#Egypt
(
@moiegy
) must halt the imminent deportation of Kibrom Adhanom & Alem Tesfay Abraham, release them & grant them immediate access to asylum procedures. Forcibly returning them to
#Eritrea
, where they face persecution, is a grave breach of intl. law.
#JusticeForAlemAndKibrom
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#Uganda
: The authorities must immediately lift the police and military siege of opposition leader
@HEBobiwine
's home and release him and his wife Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi. This is an arbitrary detention.
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TW: Rape
Sexual violence, incl. gang rape and sexual slavery, have been used by forces aligned to the Ethiopian government as a weapon of war to inflict lasting damage on women and girls since the very start of the
#Tigray
conflict.
[THREAD]
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Ethiopia: UN Human Rights Council must renew the mandate of its investigative body as crisis spreads to other parts of the country.
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#FreeCiham
- JOIN THE TWITTER STORM TODAY!
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯: Today (Ciham’s 24th Birthday)
𝘞𝘩𝘺: To pressure
@SecBlinken
to intervene in Ciham’s case, a US national detained without trial in
#Eritrea
since she was only 15
𝘏𝘰𝘸:
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Ethiopian authorities must cease using arbitrary detention as a tool to silence journalists and critical voices.
@Africa_In_EN
#Ethiopia
#Endimpunity
Ethiopians face another armed conflict in Amhara region, a serious humanitarian crisis in Tigray, a dire security situation in Oromia and pervasive impunity nationwide. The role of the media and the right to freedom of expression is as vital as ever,”
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Police in Addis Ababa have arbitrarily arrested and detained dozens of Tigrayans, activists and journalists without due process.
@AbiyAhmedAli
must end these arbitrary detentions and reveal the whereabouts of unaccounted detainees.
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Take Action: Tell
#Uganda
-n authorities to immediately and unconditionally release
@HEBobiwine
,
@amnesty
prisoner of conscience held solely for exercising
his right of assembly and association.
#FreeBobiWine
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Happening this evening from 6pm in Nairobi.
@AmnestyKenya
&
@AmnestyEARO
request participants to wear white scarves to show solidarity with the people of Sudan. If you can't make it, you can still wear your scarf and take a picture or video & post it.
#Africa4Sudan
#WeAreAllSudan
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Join the 6 day
#WhereAreEritreasDissidents
Twitter storm starting today to mark the 6 days
#Eritrea
arrested the country's most high profile dissidents 20 years ago.
We are demanding that
@hawelti
shares information about their fate or whereabouts. ➡️
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#SudanProtests
: The Government of
#Sudan
must respect the people’s the right to freedom of expression, association, and assembly and initiate an impartial and independent investigation into the violent break up of protests in which the police shot at peaceful demonstrators.
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Addis police seized
@eskinder_nega
's phone without court authorization for violating social distancing rules. He fears for his digital security; they've unlocked it & have full access. They must immediately return it & stop using
#COVID19
as an excuse to infringe upon his rights.
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The United Nations is currently deciding on if the sole remaining international justice mechanism on
#Ethiopia
should be renewed.
Join our event with
@HumanRightsHLS
today on the urgent need to prioritise justice in Ethiopia:
#RenewICHREE
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@Amnesty
condemns the arbitrary arrest of
@nickopiyo
,director of
@chapterfourug
and two other lawyers. We call for their immediate and unconditional release.
@PoliceUg
must stop misusing the criminal justice system to target and harass human rights defenders ahead of elections.
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