Human Rights House in Kenya
Human rights trends
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 »
Kenya: towards justice for victims of the 2007-2008 post-election violence
Article 19 welcomes the request for summonses made by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a significant step towards justice for victims of the 2007-2008 post-election violence in the Republic of Kenya. Public opinion’s surveys indicate that the ICC process enjoys overwhelming public support locally. 27 Dec 2010 »
New constitution in place in Kenya, 'only' lacking implementation
Deeply entrenched political interests, lack of political cohesion, weak institutional structures and elite groups keen to maintain status quo are some of the challenges facing implementation of Kenya’s new constitution. president Mwai Kibaki, right, is keen to leave a legacy. But what legacy it will be - reformist or reactionary - remains an open question. 04 Dec 2010 »
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