Month: February 2026
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Enforced Disappearance and Reported Death of Humphrey Polepole in Tanzania
Humphrey Polepole, former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba and an outspoken government critic, was reportedly abducted in Dar es Salaam on 6 October 2025 by unidentified security personnel. According to reporting by The Africa Report, sources later indicated that he is dead, though circumstances surrounding his alleged death remain unclear and officially unconfirmed. His disappearance occurred…
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Arbitrary Detention and Human Rights Violations Against Oqba Hashad in Egypt
Oqba Alaa Labib Hashad, a 27-year-old Egyptian student, has been subjected to severe human rights violations by Egyptian security and judicial authorities since his arrest on 20 May 2019. His detention stems solely from his familial connection to his brother, Amr Hashad, a recognised human rights defender now living in exile. Egyptian National Security Agency…
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Human Rights Violations Against Garment Workers in South Asia
For decades, garment workers in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have faced systemic exploitation characterised by poverty wages, long hours, unsafe conditions, and denial of basic labour rights. Recent investigations and reports reveal that most garment workers are women who are grossly underpaid and overworked, often struggling to meet basic needs despite labouring long…