Agnes Callamard

Breaking News: Time for Israel to comply with UNGA resolution and halt illegal occupation of Palestinian land!

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UNGA Resolution Demands End to Israel’s Unlawful Occupation of Palestinian Territory What did Amnesty International’s Secretary General Say? “Today’s resolution makes crystal-clear that Israel’s 57-year occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in flagrant violation of international law, cannot be allowed to continue any longer.” What are the Immediate Demands? Withdraw forces from the West Bank … Read more

Global Urgency: Leaders Urged to End Decade of Injustice for Detained Uyghur Scholar

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What led to Ilham Tohti’s imprisonment? Sentenced to life imprisonment after an unfair trial in 2014 Advocated for dialogue between Uyghur and Han communities Charged with “separatism” based on his writings about discrimination How has the international community reacted? Amnesty International urges concrete steps for his release Calls on world leaders to demand action from … Read more

Tunisian authorities arrest 97 in pre-election crackdown

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Authorities in Tunisia Arrest Dozens Ahead of Presidential Elections Why have Tunisian authorities stepped up their actions? Recently, 97 members of the opposition Ennahda group were detained. Opposition politicians and human rights defenders are being arbitrarily detained. Legal decisions to reinstate disqualified candidates are being ignored. What does Amnesty International say about the situation? Agnès … Read more

Taking Global Action to Protect Humanity’s Future

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By Agnès Callamard, Secretary General at Amnesty International Why is humanity at a crossroads? Multiple wars and extreme inequality Looming climate collapse New technologies transforming our existence We have no time for complacency or defeatism. It is crucial to salvage the world for future generations. What is the U.N.’s Summit of the Future? Aims to … Read more

Exposed: Saudi Arabia Hosts Internet Governance Forum Amid Crackdown on Online Critics

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NGOs Call for Release of Detained Individuals in Saudi Arabia A coalition of 40 NGOs and human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, has urged Saudi Arabia to release all arbitrarily detained individuals prior to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh. Will Saudi Arabia Prioritize Human Rights Ahead of IGF? IGF is set to take … Read more

Israel’s brutal treatment of Gaza Palestinians must stop now!

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Israeli Authorities Accused of Unlawful Detention What is Happening? Israeli authorities are detaining Palestinians from Gaza indefinitely under the Unlawful Combatants Law. 27 former detainees, including a 14-year-old boy, testified to harrowing torture experiences. The law allows incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance. Why is this a Concern? Amnesty International condemns the indefinite incommunicado detention of … Read more

Europe’s Peaceful Protests Threatened by Systematic Attacks and Restrictions

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Peaceful Assembly Under Attack Across Europe: Amnesty Report Why are Peaceful Protesters Facing Increased Repression? Repressive laws, excessive force, arbitrary arrests Unjustified restrictions and invasive surveillance What Does Amnesty International’s Secretary General Say? Agnès Callamard emphasized the terrifying continent-wide onslaught against peaceful protests in Europe. What is Happening with Policing, Impunity, and Surveillance? Widespread use … Read more

Europe Faces Wave of Attacks on Peaceful Protests – Find Out More Now!

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Europe: Sweeping pattern of systematic attacks and restrictions undermine peaceful protest Amnesty International unveils the alarming state of the right to protest across Europe. Under-protected and over-restricted: Review of 21 European countries shows the systematic decline of the right to protest. Policing, impunity, and surveillance: Excessive force used by police against peaceful protesters with cases … Read more

Unregulated Fuel Deliveries Escalate in Myanmar Amid Surge of Airstrikes

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Myanmar: ‘Reckless’ shipments of jet fuel continue as air strikes multiply 

Investigation shows military air strike killed 12 civilians and injured 26 as historic monastery in Magway, Central Myanmar attacked What does the data reveal about jet fuel shipments to Myanmar? Data confirms ongoing fuel shipments despite global calls Multiple shipments identified between January and June Risks of fuel misuse by the military highlighted Amnesty International … Read more