UN Renews Mandate of Eritrea’s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights

Christian Group Lauds UN Renewal of Eritrea’s Human Rights Mandate amid Scrutiny of Government Violations

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has lauded the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, noting that the decision will ensure continued international scrutiny of the human rights situation in the country. In a report shared with ACI Africa on Tuesday, July 7, CSW’s UN Officer, Claire Denman, said the U.K.-based human rights organization welcome…

UN Renews Mandate of Eritrea’s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights

In a victory for justice and responding to appeals from the Eritrean community, the UN Human Rights Council have renewed the mandate of the Special Rapporteur. Credible reports indicate that more than 10,000 people continue to be held arbitrarily in over 300 detention sites across Eritrea, enduring inhumane conditions, including shortages of food, potable water and medical care, while torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment occ…