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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR COUNTRY RESEARCH TEAM

I. INTRODUCTION

Since 1900, the seven Pan African Congresses have provided moments for new vision and collective action towards freedom, justice and unity. The 7th PAC was attended by a new generation of young leaders, where are they now? What leadership does Africa need now?

PRESS STATEMENT

11 December 2014

We, the undersigned, in exercising the full mandate of our members as Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) are shocked and dismayed by the brutal arrest of a number of Kenyans who this morning were lawfully protesting against the draconian Security Law (Amendment) Bill 2014.

(KAMPALA, 15 DECEMBER, 2014) – Today, it is exactly one year since the South Sudan – Africa’s and the world’s newest state – descended into civil war.

On 23 September 2014, the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) raided Mr Rashid Shikhaldeen Abash's company and arrested him for allegedly printing posters intending to commemorate protesters who were killed during protests in September 2013.

BRUSSELS/ROME, 5 DECEMBER 2014

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

To:

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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