APO News from Africa: Jonglei State Prosecutors Trained on Investigation and Trial of SGBV Cases and Child Protection: Six prosecutors in Jonglei State, including one female, have completed specialized training in investigation and prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases and child protection issues organized by South Sudan National Police Service in … [Read more...] about Jonglei State Prosecutors Trained on Investigation and Trial of SGBV Cases and Child Protection
Investigation
Uganda: Ensure Independent Investigation into Kasese Killings
Uganda: Ensure Independent Investigation into Kasese Killings: Killings by Ugandan military and police during joint operations in Kasese, western Uganda on November 26-27, 2016, warrant an independent, impartial fact-finding mission with international expertise, Human Rights Watch said today. On the bloodiest day, scores of people, including children, were killed during a … [Read more...] about Uganda: Ensure Independent Investigation into Kasese Killings
Somalia: AU Should Release Investigation into 14 Civilian Deaths
Somalia: AU Should Release Investigation into 14 Civilian Deaths: African Union forces in Somalia (AMISOM) should release the findings of their investigation into alleged unlawful killings of 14 civilians by Ethiopian forces in July 2016, Human Rights Watch said today. More than six months after the incident, people in Wardinle in Somalia’s Bay region have received no … [Read more...] about Somalia: AU Should Release Investigation into 14 Civilian Deaths
Democrats and Republicans Call For Investigation Into Russia Influence on US Election
Democrats and Republicans Call For Investigation Into Russia Influence on US Election: Video: While more questions are raised as to the Russia involvement in the presidential election, Trump stands by Exxon’s CEO, Rex Tillerson, as his likely pick for secretary of state. The post Democrats and Republicans Call For Investigation Into Russia Influence on US Election appeared … [Read more...] about Democrats and Republicans Call For Investigation Into Russia Influence on US Election
UN Experts call for UN special investigation into epic levels of sexual violence in South Sudan
UN Experts call for UN special investigation into epic levels of sexual violence in South Sudan: Sexual violence has reached epic proportions in the conflict in South Sudan and requires the urgent attention of the world, said the UN independent Commission* on Human Rights in South Sudan after a ten-day visit during which they met women survivors around the country. … [Read more...] about UN Experts call for UN special investigation into epic levels of sexual violence in South Sudan
