#EndSARS Protests Cause Extensive Press Freedom, Freedom of Expression Violations
The Media Foundation for West Africa’s (MFWA) monitoring of the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria has recorded at least 12 protesters killed, several journalists assaulted…
Freedom Of Assembly
Activist Arrested after Unveiling New Political Movement
The authorities in Guinea must release political activist, Souleymane Condé, and ensure that the rights of citizens to freedom of assembly and expression are…
Nigeria: 40 Arrested at Anniversary Protest
At least 40 people were arrested by security forces in Nigeria during a protest to mark the first anniversary of the Revolution Now Movement….
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Guinea || Freedom Of Assembly ||
Police Raid Press Conference, Arrest Civil Society Activists
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the continuing repression of the freedom of assembly rights of activists and opponents of President Alpha…
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Guinea || Freedom Of Assembly ||
Police Raid Press Conference, Arrest Civil Society Activists
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the continuing repression of the freedom of assembly rights of activists and opponents of President Alpha…
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Africa || Freedom Of Assembly ||
Restricting Freedom of Association and Assembly during Coronavirus Outbreak: African Governments must be Mindful of Abuse
Guaranteed in articles 20 and 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, freedom of association and assembly fundamentally entails the right of individuals to…
Ivorian Protesters against Constitutional Amendments Arrested
Ivorian security forces have arrested members of a civil society organisation who were protesting against parliament’s approval of certain constitutional amendments. The group, Tournons…
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Mali || Freedom Of Assembly ||
Teachers’ Protest for Better Conditions Turns Bloody
The attack by Malian security forces on teachers who were marching to demand better service conditions is unwarranted and a violation of their right…
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Mali || Freedom Of Assembly ||
Teachers Protest for Better Conditions Turns Bloody
The attack by Malian security forces on teachers who were marching to demand better service conditions is unwarranted and a violation of their right…
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Mauritania || Digital Rights || Freedom Of Assembly ||
Arrest, Detention and Sentencing of Pro-Democracy Activists a Blatant Abuse of Power
The arrest and sentencing of members of pro-democracy activists in Mauritania for calling for political reforms is a retrogressive act and the MFWA urges…
Nigeria Must End Excessive Use of Force against Protesters, Investigate Death of Journalist
Nigerian authorities must investigate the death of Alex Ogbu, who was killed during a police crackdown on Shiite Muslim protesters in Abuja on January 28,…
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Liberia || Freedom Of Assembly ||
Liberia Police Unleash Violence on Peaceful Demonstrators
Police have trampled on Liberians’ rights to peaceful assembly by firing tear gas and water cannon to clear thousands of anti-government protesters from the…