A Tunisian man sentenced to death for social media posts allegedly insulting President Kais Saied has been pardoned and released, following widespread outrage from human rights groups. Sabre Ben Chouchane, arrested in January 2024, had been convicted by a court in Nabeul for “insulting the president, the justice minister, and…
At least 24 people were killed and 47 others injured when motor-powered paragliders dropped bombs on a festival and protest gathering in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, on Monday evening, according to the exiled National Unity Government (NUG). The victims had assembled for the Thadingyut Festival, a Buddhist celebration that…
Kirinyaga County Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina has been honoured in the United States with the Champion for Justice Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to justice and advocacy in Kenya. The award, presented by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer on behalf of the Delaware community, celebrates Njeri’s unwavering efforts in defending…
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has stepped down from her role as Vice Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests, citing stalled progress and legal constraints that have hindered the panel’s work. In a statement issued on Monday, October…
Peru’s capital, Lima, was gripped by fresh unrest over the weekend as police clashed with young anti-government protesters in demonstrations branded the “Gen Z March.” According to human rights group CNDDHH, at least 18 protesters were injured, while authorities confirmed that a police officer suffered burns. The protests, held on…
A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it has the jurisdiction to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused on charges of murder, treason, and crimes against humanity. The court’s decision, delivered on Monday, dismissed all objections by Machar’s legal team, including arguments that the proceedings were…
The High Court in Nairobi has directed the government to expedite a name change for a teenager from a female to a male name to ensure he is not locked out of registering for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams. Delivering the ruling on Monday, September 29, 2025,…
Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kibor Kitur has sounded the alarm over what he describes as a disturbing rise in illegal organ harvesting, particularly kidney harvesting, in Eldoret and its environs. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, September 27, 2025, Kibor revealed that his office has received multiple inquiries…