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Immigration detention crisis on Mayotte
Author: Jean
Published: 19 Jul 2012
Nearly 25,000 Comorians are deported from Mayotte each year, and only after enduring poor detention conditions, claims PressTV, Paris. In addition fatal boating accidents kill on average two people per day, claims the network.
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Human rights workers detained in Sudan
Author: Jean
Published: 16 Jul 2012
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) has brought attention to the arrest and continued detention without charge by the Sudanese National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) between 23 June and 12 July 2012 in Khartoum of eleven human rights workers.
Sudan News
"Elbow Licking Friday" brutal arrests in Sudan
Author: Jean
Published: 05 Jul 2012
The Arab Program for Human Rights Activists condemned in a press release acts of the Sudanese authorities against demonstrations that took place in many parts of Sudan on Friday June 29. The organisation alleges security forces launched an arrest campaign against activists and media representatives, with many being detained in unknown locations.
Sudan News
Second anniversary of death of victim of police brutality which lead to protests and toppling of Mubarak
Author: Jean
Published: 06 Jun 2012
June 6, 2012 marks the second anniversary of the death of 28-year-old Alexandrian Khaled Said, tortured to death by Egyptian police. His death lead to protests culminating in the toppling of Mubarak's regime. In October 2011, two Egyptian police officers were found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in prison for beating Said to death.
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