A sharp rise in protests and refusal to observe lockdown restrictions depicts a society willing to risk exposure to a possibly fatal virus in order to fight for food and economic security.
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The escalation of violence in Libya has led to the possible occurrence of war crimes: hospitals are targeted, and journalists and activists continue to disappear.
Read moreCitizens Unlawfully Killed and Tortured During the Lockdown in South Africa
Authorities have been physically torturing people who have not been adhering to the regulations, with an alarming rise in gender-based violence coinciding with lockdown also being reported.
Read morePost-Pandemic Reality: Hong Kong's Protesters Resume Demonstrations
Although the future remains uncertain, pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong are striving to reignite a movement stymied by the onset of COVID-19.
Read moreSudanese Government Criminalises FGM in Landmark Amendment
The criminalisation of female genital mutilation in Sudan has been welcomed by women’s rights activists and is seen as a significant victory in the fight against the widely condemned practice.
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