Bi-Annual Report MAY-OCTOBER 2025
Executive Summary
DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) welcomes the opportunity offered by the 85th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to highlight the most pressing human rights issues in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region for the period May to October 2025.
Introduction
DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) welcomes the opportunity offered by the 85th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (hereafter 'the Commission') to highlight the most pressing human rights issues in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region for the period May to October 2025.
Regional Overview
This bi-annual report covers critical human rights developments across the East and Horn of Africa region during the period from May to October 2025. The report highlights systematic violations, trends in civic space restrictions, and the ongoing challenges faced by human rights defenders throughout the region.
Key Findings
The report documents escalating restrictions on civic space, increased targeting of human rights defenders, and persistent challenges in accessing justice. It provides detailed country-by-country analysis and recommendations for regional and international stakeholders.
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