Crises
American Lawyer Peter Erlinder finally Free from a Rwandan Jail
It is confirmed that Law Professor and International Human Rights Lawyer, Peter Erlinder, is free from a Rwandan jail where he has been detained since May 28th. President Kagame’s regime could not stand the pressure coming from lawyers and law institutions across the globe, politicians, human rights organizations, the United Nations, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), advocacy groups, including our own Africa Faith and Justice Network, US Congress and lastly, the cautious but important, pressure from the U.S. State Department.
Press Release: Wife of Detained Defense Attorney to speak with U.N. Security Council Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Heidi Boghosian 212-679-5100, ext. 11, Gena Berglund 651-208-7964 Masako Usui, the wife of…
American Defence Lawyer Peter Erlinder Arrested in Rwanda
The Rwandan government’s latest arrest of Professor Peter Erlinder is one of the many attempts to silence…
Rwanda: AFJN Submits Letter to Oklahoma Christian University President
AFJN has long been concerned about Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s role in destabilizing eastern DRC, as well…
Outreach Based on Need not Creed
By Rocco Puopolo s.x., Executive Director Bishop George Biguzzi of the Diocese of Makeni, Sierra Leone, was…
Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference Pastoral Letter on Healing and Reconciliation
Earlier this month, the Zimbabwain Bishops put out a powerful pastoral letter on healing and reconciliation in…
TAKE ACTION: Pirates or Disempowered Somalis?
ACTION ALERT! If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ve probably heard a lot about pirates. Not…
Evaluating the Somali “Pirate” Situation
by Beth Tuckey For many of us, the word “pirate” conjures up a whole host of images,…
A Change of the Guards in Somalia
By Beth Tuckey As Ethiopia continues its troop withdrawal in Somalia, the international community is holding its…
Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference Condemns Mugabe
Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM, Spokesman for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, released a statement on December…
AFJN Signs Statement of Policy Recommendations for Chad
This week, AFJN signed onto a policy statement providing recommendations for the incoming Obama Administration on the…
AFJN Signs Statement of Policy Recommendations for Chad
This week, AFJN signed onto a policy statement providing recommendations for the incoming Obama Administration on the…
Oil and Human Rights Abuse: The Case Against Chevron
Due to its vast oil wealth, the Niger Delta remains a place of violence, instability, and injustice….
The End of the Beginning! Zimbawe’s New Government
After years of staunch political rivalry between Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leaders Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC-T)…
Finally, a Deal in Zimbabwe
Months after the highly disputed presidential elections in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe (Zanu-PF party) and Morgan…
Draft Agreement Puts Tsvangarai as Leader of Zimbabwe
According to a draft settlement released today , President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe would receive a…
Concern for Zimbabweans Continues as Political Situation Remains Unresolved
AFJN’s concerns for the Zimbabwean people continue in the wake of the June 27th run-off elections: Despite…
Zimbabwe: Violence Continues as Run-Off Approaches
By Ntama Bahati To this day Robert Mugabe is determined to remain in power at all cost. His…
Buti Tlhagale OMI, Archbishop of Johannesburg, on presidential Run Off in Zimbabwe
Issued by Fr Chris Townsend, Information Officer of the SACBC, on behalf of Archbishop Buti Tlhagale OMI,…
Buti Tlhagale OMI, Archbishop of Johannesburg on Zimbabwe Crisis
The Catholic Church in Southern Africa, concerned about the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe, speaks out. In his…
