Amnesty International

Devastating Impact: Afghan civilians suffer under Taliban regime for 3 years

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Afghanistan: Three Years of Taliban Rule and International Inaction What are the Key Issues? Amnesty International reports human rights violations by the Taliban. Consultation reveals international community’s failure to respond effectively. Women and girls in Afghanistan feel marginalized and oppressed. Why is the Situation Worsening? Justice system in Afghanistan collapses under Taliban’s Shariah law. Increasing … Read more

Resilient Wife Vows to Keep Fighting Until Husband’s Name is Cleared

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Esther and her daughter, Blessing embrace in front of a colourful mural.

Justice for Esther Kiobel: The Fight Against Shell In the nineties, Shell was determined to make a profit from its operations in the Niger Delta – leading to devastating consequences for the local community. Who is Esther Kiobel? Esther Kiobel, 59, lost her husband in a 1995 sham trial orchestrated by Shell and the Nigerian … Read more

Eswatini Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Terrorism Law – Human Rights Advocates Outraged!

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Responding to the latest developments in Eswatini, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, expresses concern about the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Suppression of Terrorism Act. What are the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision? The decision upholds repressive legislation in Eswatini Significant threats to freedom of expression, association, and … Read more

Urgent Call: Bangladesh Urged to Safeguard Minority Groups Now!

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Responding to the Chief Adviser’s Call for Human Rights in Bangladesh What is Amnesty International urging the Bangladeshi authorities to do? Conduct a swift, thorough, impartial, and independent investigation into crimes against minority communities Prosecute those responsible in fair and transparent trials Ensure justice, reparations, and non-recurrence Amnesty International welcomes the interim government’s call for … Read more

Urgent: Families left homeless in Abidjan, waiting for help

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Residents carrying furniture walk past an excavator during the destruction of houses in the district of Boribana in Abidjan during an eviction operation on 23 February 2024

Thousands of families evicted in Abidjan remain in need What are the details of the evictions in Abidjan? Tens of thousands evicted since January 2024 from Gesco, Boribana, Banco 1, and Abattoir Measures announced in March 2024 to be urgently implemented Rights of evicted people must be guaranteed by Ivorian authorities What challenges have the … Read more

Breaking News: Her Imprisonment Shattered Her Dreams

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“With her imprisonment, her dreams have been interrupted.”

One Year Later: A Mother’s Pain Why was Neth Nahara Imprisoned? Angolan Tiktoker Neth Nahara jailed for criticizing president on TikTok Unconstitutional extension of her sentence raised concerns Growing intolerance towards critical voices in Angola What Impact Does Her Detention Have? Neth’s mother, Aunty Fina, speaks out Neth’s childhood dreams and aspirations The challenges faced … Read more

Year later: Jordan’s Cybercrimes Law still limiting freedom of speech

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Jordanian authorities weaponize Cybercrimes Law to target journalists and activists Amnesty International reported an alarming trend where Jordanian authorities are utilizing a new Cybercrimes Law to suppress dissenting voices and persecute those critical of the government. Increased Scope and Restrictions Under the New Law A critical focus is on individuals expressing opinions against governmental practices … Read more

Urgent Call for Action: Angola must free TikTok star unjustly jailed for 12 months

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Angola: TikToker Neth Nahara Detained for Criticizing President Why was TikToker Neth Nahara arrested? Angola’s TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, criticized President João Lourenço in a video. She was arrested for committing an ‘outrage against the state.’ What does Amnesty International say? Amnesty International’s Vongai Chikwanda states that Neth Nahara … Read more

Stop Political Oppression in Tanzania: Demand an End to Mass Arrests and Arbitrary Detentions!

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Urgent Call to Halt Mass Arrests in Tanzania What is Happening in Tanzania? Authorities arresting government critics Intimidation of the political opposition increasing Major figures detained by police Why is This Concerning? Arrests ahead of local elections Violation of freedom of expression and association International rights need to be respected Release Detainees or Charge Them … Read more

Dangerous Gas Flares in the Ecuadorian Amazon Raise Alarm for Human Rights Violations

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Flames from gas flares in amongst forest trees.

Critical Report: Gas Flares Threaten Amazon and Human Rights What Urgent Measures Are Needed to Address the Climate Crisis? End harmful activities like gas flares Priority on phase-out of fossil fuels Focus on historically marginalized communities New report by Amnesty International How Is Ecuador Failing to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions? Despite court ruling, gas flaring … Read more