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According to data compiled by the Malawi Network of Older Persons Organisations (Manepo), 11 elderly people were killed over witchcraft accusations in the first four months of 2026 alone.

Malawi faces “ticking time bomb” as witchcraft killings and impunity rise

Rising witchcraft accusations in Malawi are fuelling deadly attacks on elderly people, exposing gaps in justice, social protection and governance

The six South Africans who were captured by Israel while part of the Global Sumud Flotilla last week are set to return home on Tuesday

UN commission concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as flotilla challenges blockade

In its report, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry cited citing mass killings, starvation, forced displacement, denial of medical care and…

Citizens have been growing increasingly disgruntled (the image below is from unrest in 2018) at the dictatorial regime of King Mswati. (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP)

Eswatini cop says ‘not in my name’

A police officer has fled the country after making allegations of human rights abuses

In Venezuela, special police force wreaks havoc in slums

Hundreds of residents who have been killed by the Special Action Forces (FAES) in what their loved ones and advocacy groups said were "executions"

Pro-democracy demonstrators shout slogans during a rally to protest the possible delay of the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, January 19 2019. (Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto/Getty Images)

All eyes on Bachelet for first speech as UN rights chief

​Michelle Bachelet will give a widely anticipated speech on Monday, with many eager for clues to how she will address rights crises around the world

Duterte said The Hague-based organisation “has no jurisdiction nor will it acquire jurisdiction” over him.

Duterte announces Philippines’ ‘immediate’ withdrawal from ICC

Philippine president’s decision follows The Hague tribunal probe on his drug war that left as many as 20 000 dead.

Governments’ clampdown on NGOs must end – Navi Pillay

It is important that progressive public interest litigation be widely understood for what it is, a mechanism for holding power to account.

UN rights chief slates Burma election

United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay said on Friday that Burma had failed so far to meet international standards for "genuine elections".

Doctors: Charge Mugabe with crimes against humanity

Mugabe should be charged with crimes against humanity over rights abuses and the collapse of Zimbabwe’s health system, US physicians said on Tuesday.