The Human Rights Council convenes for its 58th session between 24 February and 4 April 2025. You can find all our statements delivered during this session below as they become available. Our past advocacy interventions are available here.
Item 2: General Debate – Mozambique (3 March)
Franciscans International called attention to the deteriorating human rights situation in Mozambique following mass protests after the October 2024, to which the government responded with excessive force. The demonstrations have diverted attention from the ongoing crisis in Cabo Delgado province, which has recently seen an increase in insurgent attacks. We called on the High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide regular updates on the situation to the Council and urged the government to ensure accountability for all violations committed by security forces, while also providing sufficient humanitarian assistance to Cabo Delgado.
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