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UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns that war law violations are being normalised, citing civilian suffering in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and Myanmar, and urges stronger global accountability and support for human rights.
They urged prompt, impartial investigations, accountability for unlawful actions, and protection of victims’ rights, emphasizing that all policing, including immigration enforcement, must uphold the right to life.
According to KNCHR, the violations have had a disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups, including women, children and older persons.
Under Houghton, Amnesty Kenya established 165 Circles of Conscience in 35 counties, creating a robust grassroots network that has strengthened human rights advocacy at the local level.
In a statement issued on Friday, Amnesty said the crackdown occurred between October 29 and November 3, 2025, and involved excessive use of force by police and other security officers. The protests took place during a nationwide internet blackout, and reports indicate that hundreds of people were either killed or wounded.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 8,2025, the groups said the crisis has become a serious human rights concern, citing mass arrests, disappearances, intimidation of civil society, and restrictions on digital spaces.
CMAG decided to place Tanzania on its Formal Agenda for the next meeting in March 2026, with conditions that must be met. These include granting full access for the Special Envoy to all stakeholders, lifting restrictions on freedom of assembly and expression, holding an inter-party forum on upcoming elections, and ensuring transparent accountability for those responsible for violence.
Ekane, 74, was a senior member of an opposition coalition that endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in the October presidential election.
Vocal Africa urged the National Police Service to increase security in volatile areas, including Kasipul and Mbeere North, where violent incidents have been reported in recent weeks.
Speaking at the official opening of the 14th World Conference of the International Association of Refugee and Migrant Judges (IARMJ) in Nairobi, Koome highlighted the critical role of the Judiciary in ensuring justice and humanity in managing global displacement challenges.
Suluhu remarks come just days after the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged Tanzanian authorities to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation into reports of killings and other serious violations during and after the October 29 elections. Opposition figures claim that hundreds may have died, though the government has not released an official death toll.
In a statement seen by Radio Generation, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to international human rights obligations.