News from the Human Rights House in Kenya
Journalists flee East African countries – region’s free expression deteriorates
Fifty-seven journalists fled their country in the past year, seven of them fled Somalia. Three other East and Horn African countries – Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Rwanda – also rank among the top 10. More than a quarter of those who fled their homes from June 2011 to May 2012 came from an East African nation, Committee to Protect Journalists reports. 24 Jun 2012 »
East and Horn of Africa: freedom of expression trends in 2011
According to human rights and free speech organisation Article 19, the year 2011 has seen both positive and negative developments regarding freedom of expression and freedom of information in the region of East and Horn of Africa. Unfortunately, restrictive legislation in all East and Horn African countries continued to operate last year, with no signs of the acts that violated international and regional standards on freedom of expression being repealed. 09 Apr 2012 »
HRHF draws attention to HR concerns in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kenya
The Human Rights House Foundation (HRHF) voiced its concerns about the human rights situation in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kenya at the UN Human Rights Council session. 27 Sep 2011 »
Horn of Africa: humanitarian crisis needs quick response, Kenya wants refugees moved home to Somalia
Some 1,300 refugees are crossing into Kenya daily from Somalia, fleeing conflict and the region’s worst drought in 60 years. New refugee camps are rapidly needed. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has found alarmingly high rates of malnutrition among the Somali refugees arriving and settling on the outskirts of the Dadaab refugee camp in northeastern Kenya. The findings have prompted MSF to reinforce its medical intervention there. 16 Jul 2011 »
Kenya / Uganda Update: Human rights investigators deported
The deportation of a human rights investigator from Kenya this week raises concerns over Kenya's openness to scrutiny, says East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) and Human Rights Watch (HRW). Clara Gutteridge, right, a British citizen, was deported also from Uganda last December, while investigating the same case; the handing over by Kenya of seven men suspected of 'terrorism'. 14 May 2011 »
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