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AWA's mission is to prevent, respond to, and fight impunity for mass atrocity crimes in Africa.
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http://atrocitieswatch.org/ 01-09-2021 14:07:26
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The APC Nigeria galvanized public anger on the back of violence in NE #Nigeria. In the 10 yrs that they have been in power, violence in the country has become a chronic contagion. And they don't care.


Cuts by USAID and other donors have hit refugees hard. AWA director Dismas Nkunda in the The Guardian says, "I fear is that host countries such as Uganda may be forced to become radical and reverse their otherwise good policies in hosting refugees.” theguardian.com/global-develop…

The Int'l Criminal Court was created to serve victims of the world’s worst crimes. AWA’s new report, "Building a Better Foundation for Accountability", offers a roadmap to strengthen that promise and ensure justice is delivered more fairly ⚖️ atrocitieswatch.org/publications/l…



Today Kenyan civil society organisations have called upon the government and the UN security council to take action following our reporting with the Daily Nation. We found Kenyan-labelled ammunition crates in a suspected Rapid Support Forces depot. pressrelease.co.ke/news/375


Recent investigations by Daily Nation & Bellingcat have exposed #Kenya’s deep ties to #Sudan’s RSF including Kenyan labeled ammunition and support for RSF-led parallel government talks in Nairobi. This is not neutrality. It’s complicity in atrocity. atrocitieswatch.org/publications/k…

Eight of the top 10 most neglected displacement crises globally in 2025 are in Africa, says Norwegian Refugee Council. As displacement rises, shifts in global priorities away from humanitarian support are catastrophic for African refugees. ISS Today by Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo #WorldRefugeeDay






"The impunity that followed Burundi’s 2015 crisis has emboldened authorities to continue repressing peaceful dissent and violating other human rights with little consequence" says Tigere Chagutah Justice and accountability remain long overdue. amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

Are the days of comprehensive peace deals gone? Today, ceasefires must be seen as starting points and not the endgame. Without a clear link to long-term political processes, root causes go unaddressed and peace remains fragile. via The New Humanitarian thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025/0…


Mozambique is finally investigating police violence from last year’s post-election chaos. While no formal charges have been made yet, let’s see how this unfolds — it’s crucial the process stays independent and leads to real accountability and reforms. clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambiqu…