African countries expend civil liberties to deal with dissent
Police arrest a supporter of Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine. Fundamental rights and freedoms are continually getting restricted in almost 90 percent of sub-Saharan African countries. PHOTO | BADRU KATUMBA | AFP
Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
Fundamental rights and freedoms are continually getting restricted in almost 90 percent of sub-Saharan African countries, even as the rest of the globe makes gains towards more open societies characterised by respect for civil liberties.
Civicus, a global alliance of civil society organisations advocating for human rights, this week sounded alarm over the rising incidents of violation of human rights in African countries, as many are yet to allow freedom of expression, association or peaceful assembly.
