Amnesty International

Outrage in Lesotho: Military accused of torturing and killing civilians. Call for urgent investigation!

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Amnesty International Calls for Urgent Investigation into Allegations of Torture and Killings by Lesotho Defence Forces What recent reports have surfaced regarding the conduct of Lesotho Defence Forces? Recent reports indicate that LDF soldiers tortured and killed civilians during Operation Hard Fist. Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director, Khanyo Farise, condemns these actions. What actions does … 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

Injustice in Angola: Free activists unjustly imprisoned for a year without medical help!

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Angola: Urgent Release of Activists Denied Medical Care Why are Angolan authorities urged to release activists? Four activists have been wrongfully detained for one year. Their health has drastically deteriorated due to denied medical care. Authorities arrested them ahead of a planned protest in solidarity with motorcycle taxi drivers. Amnesty International has documented the significant … 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

United Support: All 50 States Embrace Refugees in Local Communities

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September 12, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT Henrike Dessaules | [email protected] BIPARTISAN STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS FROM ALL 50 STATES WELCOME REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES Hundreds of Elected Officials Sign Bipartisan Letter to President Biden to Strengthen USRAP (New York, NY) – Today, 477 state and local elected officials from across the country … Read more

Exclusive Blog: Adolfo Campos – The Fight for Freedom

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#FreeTheFive Blog: ADOLFO CAMPOS - Amnesty International

One Year Since Adolfo Campos’ Arrest: A Story of Injustice What Happened to Adolfo Campos? Arrested on September 16, 2023, for protesting. Charged with “outrage and injury to the President.” Changed to “disobedience and resisting orders.” Who is Adolfo Campos? Activist fighting for equality in Angola. Dreams of seeing everyone improve their lives. Impact on … Read more

Impunity Reigns in Iran 2 Years After ‘Woman Life Freedom’ Uprising

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Challenges in Iran after ‘Woman Life Freedom’ Uprising Two years after the ‘Woman Life Freedom’ uprising in Iran, the repercussions of the authorities’ brutal response continue to be felt. Brutal Crackdown and Impunity No impartial investigations into human rights violations during protests Security forces used excessive force resulting in numerous deaths and injuries Authorities targeting … Read more

Tajikistan’s Forgotten Crisis: Pamiri Minority Victims of Systemic Discrimination

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The Tajikistani authorities are perpetuating systemic discrimination and severe human rights violations against the Pamiri minority, according to new research by Amnesty International. The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) in East Tajikistan is home to several ethnic groups forming the Pamiri minority, mostly practicing the Shia Ismaili branch of Islam. Denied official recognition as a minority … Read more

Outrage in Libya: Calls for Accountability in Custodial Deaths and Disappearances

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Human Rights Violations by Internal Security Agency in Libya What are the recent abuses by the Internal Security Agency (ISA) in Libya? Arbitrary arrests and deaths in custody intensify No investigations into suspicious deaths of detainees No accountability for human rights violations What has Amnesty International uncovered regarding the ISA’s actions? Amnesty International revealed that … Read more

Controversial Public Order Act restricts freedom of speech in Pakistan

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What does the new Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act mean for Pakistan? Responding to the recent developments in Pakistan, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International raised concerns about the implications of the new Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024. The Act poses a threat to the right to freedom of … Read more