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Senegalese teen girls sexually exploited in schools

Rights group, Human Rights Watch says teen girls in Senegal are sexually exploited by "abusive teachers and other staff". The group says teachers and staff...

African migrants abused in Yemen

African migrants and asylum seekers in Yemen are being subjected to physical and sexual abuse in detention, Human Rights Watch(HRW) and the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said.

Rwanda accuses Human Rights Watch of ‘violations’

The government of Rwanda has accused rights group, the Human Rights Watch of violating agreements with the country and publishing "reports that tarnish the image of the country".

Ghana accused of abusing rights of gays and Lesbians

Ghana has been accused by the rights group, Human Rights Watch of abusing the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and those that are transgender.

Gambia: Campaign to bring Jammeh to justice launched

An international campaign has been launched by some Gambians seeking to have their former President Yahya Jammeh who is currently in exile in Equatorial Guinea brought to justice.

Rights groups urge Ghana to invest in Mental Health

A coalition of rights groups on Monday asked Ghana's government of Ghana to "should ensure adequate funding for mental health services" in order to help eliminate "the widespread practice of shackling and other abuses against people with psychosocial disabilities".

Rights group claims CAR rebels terrorise with rape

Armed groups in the Central African Republic are using rape and sexual slavery to terrorise women and girls, led by commanders who appear to have ordered the assaults, Human Rights Watch said on Thursday.

Over 20 arrested in crackdown on gays in Egypt

Human rights groups on Monday claimed that officials in Egypt have arrested 22 people over the past three days in a crackdown on gays.

Cameroon denies deporting 100,000 Nigerian refugees

The government of Cameroon has denied claims by the rights group, Human Rights Watch that it forcefully sent back to Nigeria, 100,000 refugees in breach of international agreements.

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