Restoring public trust in the Nigerian Police Force

The recent damning admissions by the new Nigerian Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, of large-scale human rights violations by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) emphasize the drastic need for comprehensive reform within the force.

Protecting Human Rights during Peaceful Protests

2011 was a watershed year for the protest movement, with huge protests across the Arab world resulting in the toppling of long-standing regimes. ‘The Protestor’ was even named Time Person of the Year for 2011.

Policing demos in Tanzania: Gone too far?

At least two people were reportedly shot dead in Tanzania by police this week during a disturbance associated with a public demonstration.Earlier this month, 16 prominent human rights activists were arrested in Dar es Salaam on the grounds of unlawful assembly.

Policing & Human Rights: Time for real change in Uganda

A disturbing, constant pattern has been emerging in Uganda according to the annual reports of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC).

Let's regulate police powers to use guns

Police reforms have been in the spotlight in the last few months. News items and reports have stressed the dire need for the fast and effective implementation of the police reforms, particularly in relation to reducing police shootings and torture.

Police Reforms : Uganda

In Uganda, policing has been characterised by excess use of force against protesters, torture and unlawful detention, severe treatment of journalists and human rights defenders and a lack of accountability in relation to police misconduct.

Police Reforms : Tanzania

In Tanzania, CHRI works with local organisations to advocate for improved policing and to educate the public and police on policing and human rights related matters. Currently, Tanzania is in the process of reviewing the national Constitution.

Police Reforms : Kenya

Kenya is in the process of undertaking significant reforms to the police service.  The objective of the police reforms is to transform the Police to a professional, efficient and accountable police service that is trusted by the public.

Police Reforms : EAST AFRICA

CHRI has worked in police reform in East Africa since 2001.  CHRI focuses on programmes to enhance human rights based, democratic, professional policing in East Africa, on both a regional and country-specific level.

Police Reforms : Where we Work

At present, we work on both country specific as well as regional levels. On a regional level, we work in South Asia and East Africa, and our presence in Ghana gives us space in West Africa. We work specifically in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.