Amnesty International Responding to the launch of a major Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank targeting several Palestinian cities and towns including Jenin, Tulkarem, Nablus and Tubas, and deploying hundreds of soldiers to carry out raids supported by fighter jets, drones and bulldozers Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns. Erika Guevara … Read more
President Luis Abinader’s second mandate is poised to focus on human rights as he embarks on his new term in office. Let’s explore the key priorities and challenges ahead: Addressing Human Rights Failures Amnesty International has condemned worrying human rights violations linked to migration policies. Urgent need to eradicate racial profiling, structural racism, and discrimination. … Read more
What is the latest news from Cambodia regarding human rights violations? At least 94 individuals have been arbitrarily arrested for criticizing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV) since late July 2024, as reported by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Among those arrested, 59 are still held unlawfully and charged for their peaceful expression, including … Read more
One Year Since the Incarceration of Adolfo, Gildo, Pensador, and Tanaice Neutro Learn about the activists who were sentenced to 880 days in prison for their participation in a peaceful demonstration. What Happened on 16 September 2023? Adolfo, Gildo, Pensador, and Tanaice Neutro joined a solidarity protest but were arrested. They were not presenting evidence … Read more
Investigation Reveals Israeli Failures in Attacks on Civilians A recent investigation by Amnesty International exposed Israeli forces’ negligence in protecting civilians during attacks on camps for internally displaced persons in Gaza. The attacks targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters, resulting in numerous casualties among civilians, including children. The use of US-made bombs and tank shells … Read more
Responding to ongoing internet disruptions in Pakistan and a lack of transparency surrounding their cause, the Islamabad High Court is set to hold a hearing on August 26. Amnesty International’s Technologist, Jurre Van Bergen, expressed concerns about the monitoring and surveillance technologies used by Pakistani authorities. Why is transparency important in this situation? Pakistani authorities … Read more
Understanding the Plight of the Rohingya People: A Story of Resilience and Hope What Happened in 2017? In August 2017, brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims occurred in Myanmar. Hundreds of thousands fled to seek refuge in Bangladesh. What Did Amnesty International’s Report Say? In a 2022 report, Amnesty International alleged that Facebook … Read more
Responding to a recent court ruling in Thailand, Amnesty International acknowledges the importance of the decision that supports victims’ and their families’ request to file a criminal lawsuit against officials allegedly responsible for the deadly dispersal of a protest in 2004. What does Amnesty International say about the court ruling? Amnesty International considers the court … Read more
Responding to the Ukrainian Parliament’s ratification of the Rome Statute, Amnesty International’s Erika Guevara Rosas commended the decision and emphasized its importance for justice. Why is Ukraine’s ratification of the Rome Statute significant? Crucial for justice for victims of international crimes during Russia’s invasion Demonstrates the government’s commitment to ICC rights and obligations However, a … Read more
Amnesty International analyzes European Court of Human Rights climate judgments Amnesty International has released a briefing examining three significant climate rulings by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued on April 9, 2024. What is the focus of the analysis? The briefing delves into the new climate jurisprudence established by the ECtHR. It spotlights … Read more