Amnesty International 
One Year Since Activist Pensador’s Arrest: A Heartbreaking Tale September 16 marked a year since Pensador was unjustly detained. Let’s explore how this year has been for his fiancée, Lemba Cahungo. What Led to Pensador’s Arrest? Activist Abraão Pedro Santos, known as Pensador, was arrested before his wedding in Oct 2023. He was sentenced to … Read more
Arbitrary Detention of Activist Pensador: A Heartbreaking Tale How Did One Year Behind Bars Impact Pensador’s Fiancée? Activist Pensador detained for participating in a peaceful protest. Fiancée Lemba Cahungo describes the void left in her life. Who Else Was Sentenced Alongside Pensador? Pensador part of AGPT, a group of four activists sentenced. Activists receive harsh … Read more
During his visit to Angola from 13 to 15 October, US President Joe Biden must demand Angolan President João Lourenço and his government immediately release five government critics arbitrarily detained for more than a year, four of whom have been tortured through deliberate denial of medical care, Amnesty International said. Why is President Biden’s Intervention … Read more
Amnesty International Condemns Pakistan Government’s Ban on Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Amnesty International strongly criticizes the Pakistan government’s ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) and the use of anti-terrorism laws against activists and peaceful protesters from minority groups, calling it a violation of fundamental rights. What is PTM? PTM advocates for the human rights of … Read more
Pressure on Azerbaijani Authorities Urged Ahead of COP29 Climate Summit What Is Happening? States are being urged to exert pressure on Azerbaijani authorities ahead of COP29. Azerbaijan’s crackdown on civil society includes arbitrary detentions of activists. Independent organizations have been shut down, and critics face politically motivated charges. Why Does It Matter? Azerbaijan is hosting … Read more
Why is the Need for a Ceasefire and Hostage Release More Crucial Than Ever? October 7, 2024, marks a year since the devastating attacks in southern Israel. Over 41,500 people have lost their lives in an ongoing Israeli onslaught. 1.9 million individuals have been forcibly displaced in the Gaza Strip. What Does Amnesty International’s Secretary … Read more
Responding to Singapore’s Unlawful Execution: What Does Amnesty International Say? Amnesty International’s Acting Deputy Regional Director for Research Kate Schuetze condemned the recent execution of Azwan bin Bohari in Singapore for a drug-related offense. According to Schuetze, the execution was unlawful under international standards. What Are the Concerns Raised by Amnesty International? Executing individuals with … Read more
Human Rights Violations in Tunisia: A Concerning Issue Why is Tunisia Not a Safe Place for Migrants and Asylum Seekers? Rampant human rights violations against migrants and asylum seekers Lack of an asylum system in Tunisia Crackdown on civil society, judicial independence, and the media by the Tunisian government Challenges in determining nationalities or protection … Read more
Coerced Ukrainian Teachers Face Stark Choices in Russian-Occupied Territories What Difficult Choices Are Ukrainian Teachers Confronted With? Leave everything behind and flee or indoctrinate students with Russian state propaganda Abductions, threats, and abuse await those who refuse cooperation Hiding one’s teaching profession to avoid scrutiny from occupying authorities How Are Teachers Coerced into Cooperation? Russian … Read more
Amnesty International urges immediate investigation into violent incident at opposition party conference in Togo What happened at the conference? Several individuals, including MPs and journalists, were injured Group of people threw objects at the audience and the podium Senegalese parliament member Guy Marius Sagna sustained a concussion Why is an investigation necessary? Amnesty International calls … Read more