QUOTES

‘Once someone's life has ended, they have lost the opportunity to live to tell the truth. We also need to look at the history of our prosecutions over time. There have been quite a number of mistakes.’

– Amnesty researcher Aminu Hayatu, following efforts by Nigerian lawmakers to punish drug trafficking with the death penalty. The proposed measure is part of authorities' efforts to escalate a crackdown on drug abuse and trafficking.

‘This is an important day in my journey as a human being and athlete. It has been a long time coming. I hope that the court’s decision will pave the way for all athletes’ human rights to be fiercely protected, for once and for all, and inspire all young women to be and accept themselves in all their diversity.’

– Caster Semenya on last week’s hearing at the European Court of Human Rights into whether the double Olympic champion can be required to lower her testosterone levels to compete

‘An offer made by Nigeria's industry regulator to fast-track approvals of sales by oil companies which accept responsibility for pollution must not be an easy option that allows Shell to cut and run from the suffering related to its operations in the Niger Delta, or which exposes local communities to more human rights harms.’

– Amnesty International’s Nigeria director Isa Sanusi, reacting to news that Nigeria's oil industry regulator is prepared to offer a fast-track sales approvals process for oil companies wanting to sell their businesses in the country

 ‘Freedoms of expression and association, as well as the independence of the judiciary, are guaranteed by the Tunisian constitution and constitute the basis of our partnership.’

– An EU statement after police raided Tunisia's Bar Association 10 days ago