Advertisement“Human rights have been affected during Covid-19 with an enforced curfew, cessation of inter-country movement and social distancing orders for the nation. Gender-based violence has increased with time spent at home in response to the pandemic,” says the report. “Court proceedings, limited to virtual sessions, have seen human rights, gender-based violence and the course of justice adversely affected. The Mzalendo report also notes that media freedoms have equally been affected, as staff, though ranked as essential service providers, continue to face harassment and intimidation by police. “The press has covered police brutality and media professionals have undergone harm even after identifying themselves,” says the report.

Source: Daily Nation August 24, 2020 15:57 UTC