Tag Archives: Amnesty

Press Release: Eritrea Rejects Amnesty International’s Wild Accusations

May 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Eritrea rejects in the clearest of terms Amnesty International’s wild accusations  that  it has “jailed at least 10,000  political prisoners.” Amnesty’s    transparently    political     assault    on    Eritrea     is    totally unsubstantiated, with  the  organization unable  to  back  its  claims  with facts.  It … read more »

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Nigeria: Ohaneze Denies Backing Amnesty For Boko Haram; Seeks Compensation For Victims

April 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Obinna Akukwe Ohaneze Ndigbo has denied blanket support for the amnesty programme, insisting that victims of Boko Haram attacks must be compensated. Reacting to the statement credited to it during its solidarity visit to Kano in the aftermath of … read more »

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Nigeria: Why Jonathan Can’t Grant Amnesty To Boko Haram – Okupe

March 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The Senior Special Assistant for Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe on Wednesday said it is too early to ask for amnesty for members of the extremist group, Boko Haram. Mr Okupe, who was a guest on Channels … read more »

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Amnesty International Protests Against the Repression Prevailing in Algeria

January 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The international human rights “Amnesty International”, based in London, has rebelled Friday against “the crackdown on social and economic rights” in Algeria.  Recalling the arrest on January 2 in the region of Ouargla of an activist for the rights of … read more »

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Amnesty International: An Instrument of War Propaganda?

August 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Felicity Arbuthnot Amnesty International has released satellite pictures of “craters” in Syria, citing : “an increased use of heavy weaponry, including near residential areas”. The BBC reports, quoting Amnesty: “Images from Anadan revealed more than 600 probable artillery impact craters … read more »

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Why Libya Is Becoming More Dangerous After Gaddafi’s Fall

February 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

s Libya marks the first anniversary of its revolution on Friday, the dozens of well-armed militia groups operating across the vast country have slipped well out of the control of the nascent government in Tripoli, making the country ever more … read more »

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Nigerian amnesty presidential advisor quits job: official

December 30, 2010 by benim

Nigeria’s presidential advisor on the Niger Delta and the main figure in the implementation of an amnesty for ex-militants in the oil-rich region has resigned from the job, an official statement said on Thursday. “…Timi Alaibe had informed the president … read more »

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