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• Human Rights Watch Calls for Release of Two Ugandan Women Detained for Allegedly Kissing in Public

  Published: Mar 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Ugandan authorities are holding two women in custody following allegations that they engaged in a public display of affection. Human Rights Watch has denounced the arrests as a vio...

• Legal Team Warns Former South Sudan Vice President Bol Mel At Risk Of Death In Custody

  Published: Mar 7, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Lawyers for former South Sudanese Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel have filed a petition alleging he has been held incommunicado for 120 days without trial. The legal team warns tha...