Amnesty International Is Cameroon’s Crackdown on Civil Society Members Justified? The Cameroonian authorities have come under fire for the arbitrary arrest and detention of three supporters of the association Pouvoir au Peuple Camerounais. What’s the story behind their arrest? Moustapha Tizi, Mohamadou Ballo, and Ibrahim Oumarou arrested for wearing PPC t-shirts Hapsatou Issa, sister of a PPC … Read more
Amnesty International’s China Director reacts to prison sentences for former Stand News editors in Hong Kong Why were the former Stand News editors sentenced to jail? The first journalists sentenced under colonial-era ‘sedition’ charges since before the 1997 handover Imposing a chilling effect on media freedom in Hong Kong What is Amnesty International urging the … Read more
Acquittal of Japanese Man Who Spent 45 Years on Death Row: A Victory for Justice What is the significance of Iwao Hakamada’s acquittal? After nearly five decades on death row, Iwao Hakamada has been exonerated, marking a pivotal moment for justice. The court’s decision recognizes the profound injustice Hakamada endured and the tireless fight to … Read more
Abortion rights defenders facing violence and stigmatization share powerful stories as part of Amnesty’s new podcast People defending the right to abortion have revealed what it’s like to provide life-saving healthcare in the face of violence, repression, and stigma on Amnesty International’s second season of On the Side of Humanity podcast. Mission of the podcast: … Read more
People defending the right to abortion have revealed powerful stories of providing life-saving healthcare amidst violence, repression, and stigma in Amnesty International’s new podcast series. What does the podcast feature? Stories from healthcare workers and activists advocating for reproductive rights Insights into defending the right of women, girls, and pregnant individuals to control their bodies … Read more
Lebanon/Israel: Fears for safety of civilians grow as devastating death toll in Lebanon continues to rise Why is there a concern for civilian safety in Lebanon and Israel? Lebanon experienced the deadliest day since the civil war 558 people killed in a single day, including children and women Concerns about civilian casualties due to hostilities … Read more
What is the latest development in the Meta case at the Kenyan High Court? Two Ethiopian citizens and a Kenyan civil society organization are suing Meta, Facebook’s parent company. They claim that Facebook promoted content that incited violence during the armed conflict in northern Ethiopia. Meta’s legal team argues that the case should not be … Read more
Uncertainty and human rights violations for Dominicans of Haitian descent How did a court decision change the lives of over 200,000 people? On Monday, 23 September 2013, judgment 168-13 stripped over 200,000 people of their nationality. Many Dominicans of Haitian descent faced the threat of statelessness. What challenges did this decision pose? The decision created … Read more
Israeli authorities’ shutdown of Al Jazeera’s Ramallah office a crushing blow for press freedom What is the response to the shutdown? Heba Morayef, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, condemned the Israeli authorities’ raid on Al Jazeera’s Ramallah office and the court order mandating its closure for 45 days. The … Read more
Americas: Record wildfires in South America Require an Unprecedented Response What is happening in South America? In August and September 2024, record fires have been raging across South America. Millions of hectares are burning in the Amazon basin and other ecosystems. What is Amnesty International calling for? Amnesty International has published an Open Letter to … Read more