Djibouti | Alkarama

Following Universal Periodic Review of Djibouti, concerns remain about authorities’ willingness to improve human rights situation on the ground

Geneva (May 15, 2018) – With the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Djibouti taking place last week before the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, concerns remain about the Djiboutian authorities’ willingness to make significant improvements to the human rights situation in the country.

15 May 2018

Human rights situation in Djibouti to be reviewed by Human Rights Council in May 2018

Ahead of the 2018 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Djibouti by the Human Rights Council (HRC), Alkarama submitted a report in October 2017 highlighting our main concerns with regards to the current human rights situation in the country.

29 Nov 2017

Djibouti: Mohamed Djabha sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment following unfair trial

Mohamed Ahmed Edou known as Mohamed Djabha, the oldest political detainee in Djibouti was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment on 18 June 2017. This member Eritrean-born Djiboutian long-time political opponent and member of the Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy party was arrested on 1 May 2010 by the Djiboutian army. He was later accused of creating a “paramilitary organisation” and of “collaborating with a foreign power”.

29 Jun 2017

Our concerns

Arbitrary and incommunicado detentions, unfair trials of political opponents and other peaceful activists;
Torture and ill-treatment, particularly of political opponents and activists, and denial of medical care in detention.
Lack of independence of the judiciary associated with a climate of impunity for perpetrators of human rights violations.

Human Rights Instruments

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

ICCPR Ratified ?

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ICCPR Ratification Date

05 Nov 2002