Amnesty International What are the latest attacks against the Rohingya in Myanmar? Amnesty International has highlighted the increasing deadly attacks against Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, which resemble the atrocities of August 2017. The situation in Rakhine State is disturbingly familiar, with killings, empty towns, and eroded Rohingya history and identity. Rohingya civilians are caught in … Read more
Repression of Civic Space in Burundi Under President Ndayishimiye What’s the Situation? Activists, journalists, and the opposition in Burundi face intimidation and harassment. Severe restrictions on Burundian civil society persist. Is There Hope for Improvement? The ongoing wave of repression under President Ndayishimiye’s government has dimmed hopes for positive change. Signs of Progress? Initial releases … Read more
Address Serious Shortcomings; Robust Implementation is Key Why is Nepal’s transitional justice law important for advancing justice and accountability? The long-awaited transitional justice law in Nepal was adopted recently. This law has provisions that aim to address human rights violations during the 1996-2006 conflict. However, some elements of the law might hinder its success. How … Read more
What is the “anti-NGO law” in Venezuela? The Venezuelan National Assembly recently passed the “Law for the Control, Regularization, Operations and Financing of Non-Governmental and Related Organizations”, also known as the “anti-NGO law”. This law is part of ongoing efforts to suppress human rights and civil society organizations in the country. What does Amnesty International … Read more
Responding to the release from prison of Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye on 16 August, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Sarah Jackson, expressed relief. Why was Floriane Irangabiye imprisoned? Arrested in Bujumbura on 30 August 2022 Sentenced to ten years in prison on 2 January 2023 Convicted after a flawed trial … Read more
What is the joint statement about? European Union urged to press India to end human rights abuses Five organizations call for immediate action from the Indian government Key concerns around discriminatory laws and policies highlighted Why is the EU-India human rights dialogue important? Annual dialogue considered a crucial opportunity for human rights advocacy Organizations emphasize … Read more
Arms Trade Treaty: Impact Over 10 Years Are Governments Violating the Treaty? Amnesty International exposes unlawful arms transfers perpetuating grave abuses in conflict zones. World’s top arms exporters breaching Arms Trade Treaty, resulting in loss of life. 155 states adopted the Treaty in 2013, aiming to govern global arms trade. US largest arms provider to … Read more
Responding to the violent attacks yesterday by an unidentified gang on protesters who were demonstrating against the heinous rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata in India, Aakar Patel, Chair of Board at Amnesty International India said: What was the response to the attacks on protesters? Shocking attack and intimidation of peaceful protesters No … Read more
Fear and Violence: Protests in the Wake of Kolkata Doctor’s Murder What Happened? An unidentified gang attacked peaceful protesters demanding justice for a doctor’s rape and murder in Kolkata, India. Aakar Patel from Amnesty International India condemned the attack, emphasizing the right to peaceful assembly. Call for Justice Authorities urged to ensure accountability for attackers … Read more
One Year on: Minority Christian Community in Pakistan Awaits Justice Pakistan’s government has failed to deliver justice for the minority Christian community one year after a violent arson and mob attack in Jaranwala, Amnesty International reports. Over 90% of attack suspects in Jaranwala are still at large. Trials for those arrested are yet to start. … Read more