Central African Republic: FIDH condemns the coup d’Etat calls for immediate cessation of violence and the restoration of constitutional order
FIDH condemns the Seleka coup d’Etat of 24 March 2013 in the Central African Republic (CAR). The coup constitutes an unconstitutional and violent seizure of power in (...)26 March 2013
Djibouti: Political opponents shot dead by security forces during demonstration
From the afternoon and late night of 25 February, security forces shot on demonstrators contesting the legality of Djibouti’s legislative elections of 22 February and (...)28 February 2013Mali : For an articulated intervention based on and in favour of the respect for human rights
Since the adoption on 20 December 2012 of United Nations Security Council’s resolution 2085, approving the deployment of an international support mission in Mali (...)18 February 2013
African Union: Greater Efforts Needed on Crises and Conflicts Situations and to Ensure the Effectiveness of Human Rights Protection Mechanisms
Whilst FIDH welcomes the African Union’s commitment to prioritising the protection of civilians and restoration of the rule of law in the conflict resolution in Mali, (...)7 February 2013
Priority given to protecting civilians in the context of armed intervention in Mali
As the African-led International Support Mission is deployed in Mali (AFISMA) and fighting between international forces and Jihadists intensifies, FIDH calls upon (...)21 January 2013
Conflict in the Central African Republic: Negotiations for a politically inclusive transition respectful of human rights, including the right to justice by victims
While the Seleka rebels still threaten Bangui, FIDH calls upon all parties to the conflict to end human rights violations, to protect civilians, and for the (...)9 January 2013
Djibouti: security forces kill 14 year-old demonstrator
On 30 December 2012, Djiboutian security forces fired on peaceful young demonstrators in the city of Obock, killing a 14 year-old and seriously injuring many others. (...)9 January 2013
The crisis in Mali: UN Resolution passed — now time to implement human rights protection mechanisms
The United Nations (UN) Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution today authorizing the deployment of an African-led International Support Mission (AFISMA) (...)21 December 2012
War Crimes in North Mali
Today, FIDH and its member organisation in Mali, AMDH, are publishing an investigation report on international crimes committed in northern Mali by armed Islamist (...)20 December 2012
African Union : The PSC underlines the importance of international justice for peace and security in Africa
During a hearing yesterday before the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC), FIDH has shown its support for the importance of the authority in charge of (...)14 December 2012
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- 9/229 NEPAD
- 229/229 African Union
- 34/229 African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights
- 141/229 African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- 5/229 Conseil de paix et de sécurité
- 0/229 Parlement panafricain
- 0/229 52ème session - CADHP / Octobre 2012 - Yamoussoukro (Côte d’Ivoire)
- 0/229 52ème session - CADHP / Octobre 2012 - Yamoussoukro (Côte d’Ivoire)