Cameroon’s authorities and security forces have been accused of forcibly disappearing and torturing Ramon Cotta, a social media activist known for his critical TikTok videos against the Cameroonian government, Human Rights Watch reported today. Cotta, originally named Yves Kibouy Bershu and also known as Steve Akam, has lived in Gabon for the past decade. His…
Ghana’s Supreme Court upheld a colonial-era law that criminalizes consensual same-sex relations, according to Human Rights Watch. This decision comes as the nation faces increasing controversy over a new bill that would intensify the persecution of sexual and gender minorities. Human Rights Watch’s interim LGBT rights director, Rasha Younes, criticized the ruling, noting that it…
LONDON, United Kingdom – A recent investigation by Amnesty International has uncovered a continuous influx of weapons into Sudan, exacerbating the ongoing conflict and resulting in severe civilian suffering. The briefing, titled “New Weapons Fuelling the Sudan Conflict,” highlights the alarming presence of arms from countries including China, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates…