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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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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.

The <a href="/OfficialAPCNg/">APC Nigeria</a> 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.
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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…

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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…

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Our June Monitor highlights key developments in Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Sudan that put these countries at higher risk of experiencing atrocities. Read at atrocitieswatch.org/monitor/monito…

Our June Monitor highlights key developments in Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Sudan that put these countries at higher risk of experiencing  atrocities.
Read at atrocitieswatch.org/monitor/monito…
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While villages lack basic security, politicians live in fortified bubbles. If they actually invested in rural communities, maybe families wouldn’t live in fear every day. - In 2023, Nigeria’s National Assembly budgeted ₦49 billion for "luxury & miscellaneous" expenses—enough to

While villages lack basic security, politicians live in fortified bubbles. If they actually invested in rural communities, maybe families wouldn’t live in fear every day.

- In 2023, Nigeria’s National Assembly budgeted ₦49 billion for "luxury &amp; miscellaneous" expenses—enough to
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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

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"At this point, it truly feels like this war is being fought on the bodies of women and girls" Sexual violence in Sudan will scar generations, and is used to shame, control, and terrorize communities. It’s a weapon of war, not just a consequence of it. unfpa.org/news/widesprea…

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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…

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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

Eight of the top 10 most neglected displacement crises globally in 2025 are in Africa, says <a href="/NRC_Norway/">Norwegian Refugee Council</a>.

As displacement rises, shifts in global priorities away from humanitarian support are catastrophic for African refugees. ISS Today by Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo #WorldRefugeeDay
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#NigeriaMourns: PLATEAU MOB KILLINGS! We collectively mourn the 12 souls lost in a moment of utter inhumanity—men, women, and children en route to celebrate a joyful union whose lives were tragically extinguished. Our grief deepens knowing that their only fault was getting lost

#NigeriaMourns: PLATEAU MOB KILLINGS!

We collectively mourn the 12 souls lost in a moment of utter inhumanity—men, women, and children en route to celebrate a joyful union whose lives were tragically extinguished. Our grief deepens knowing that their only fault was getting lost
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🚨 The 15th PALU Annual Conference & Triennial General Assembly is underway in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 at Sofitel Ivoire! Council members are in session, charting the future of Africa’s premier continental bar association ⚖️ Stay tuned for updates! #PALU2025 #Abidjan2025

🚨 The 15th PALU Annual Conference &amp; Triennial General Assembly is underway in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 at Sofitel Ivoire!

Council members are in session, charting the future of Africa’s premier continental bar association ⚖️

Stay tuned for updates! #PALU2025 #Abidjan2025
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One year after the deadly 2024 #KenyaProtests , at least 12 people killed, 400+ injured, demonstrators again face violent crackdowns, with police reportedly opening fire. Meanwhile, media coverage is being silenced. Impunity is repeating itself. allafrica.com/stories/202506…

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#ICC issues warrants for senior Taliban leaders on a charge of gender persecution. #Afghanistan This could provide victims and their families with an essential pathway to justice and is a critical reminder of the ICC's essential global role. More: hrw.org/news/2025/01/2…

#ICC issues warrants for senior Taliban leaders on a charge of gender persecution. #Afghanistan

This could provide victims and their families with an essential pathway to justice and is a critical reminder of the ICC's essential global role. 

More: hrw.org/news/2025/01/2…
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As famine deepens in El Fasher, nearly half a million people have fled since April. 40% of children are acutely malnourished. Aid is blocked. Why isn't Sudan a global emergency? What does this say about global priorities in conflict-driven emergencies? news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

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"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…

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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…

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Trump hosted five West African leaders to discuss business amid China and Russia’s growing influence in the continent. Most regional powers are linked to BRICS, but these five countries are seen as “low-hanging fruit” for US engagement. edition.cnn.com/2025/07/09/afr…

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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…