What Happened to the Activists? Following the arbitrary arrest of two activists from the National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (FNDC), Samira Daoud, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, called for immediate action. Immediate Release Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah have been held in secret detention against international law. … Read more
Developments in Pakistan for Afghan Refugees Responding to the recent announcement by the Government of Pakistan, Thyagi Ruwanpathirana from Amnesty International expressed his views on the extension granted to Afghan refugees holding UNHCR-issued Proof of Registration (PoR) cards in the country. Why was the extension granted? The Pakistan government agreed to extend the stay of … Read more
Humanitarian Concerns: Paraguay Senate’s Bill Threatens Human Rights What are the Main Human Rights Risks Posed by the Bill? Lack of precision and clarity in the bill’s scope and implementation. No distinction between public and private fund recipients. Threat to the independence of civil society organizations. Broad provisions allowing authorities to seize assets and resources. … Read more
Following the latest developments in the case of former prosecutor Virginia Laparra Rivas, Amnesty International expresses concern about the recent judgment. Is the Verdict Fair? Virginia was found guilty of revealing confidential information. The judge sentenced her to 5 years in prison and imposed a fine. She is now disqualified from holding public office for … Read more
By: Sikula Oniala What challenges is South Sudan facing? Conflict, corruption, and human rights violations are entrenched in South Sudan. Security forces cracked down on peaceful protests in response to a cost-of-living crisis. Civil servants have not been paid since September 2023. US$1 was equivalent to 3,250 South Sudanese pounds. 9 million people in South … Read more
Responding to a new report by the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) in Afghanistan on the sweeping gross violations of human rights by the Taliban’s so-called de-facto Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MPVPV), Zaman Sultani, regional researcher for South Asia at Amnesty International, emphasized: What does the report reveal? The … Read more
Response to Conviction in UAE Mass Trial Amidst the news of an Emirati court convicting scores of defendants, including sentencing 40 to life in prison, after enduring 11 years in prison, Amnesty International’s Devin Kenney has strongly condemned the verdict. Violation of Legal Principles Devin Kenney labeled the trial as a “shameless parody of justice” … Read more
Thailand: Montagnard Indigenous activist must not be extradited to face torture in Viet Nam Are Thai authorities violating human rights? Thai authorities are considering extraditing Y Quynh Bdap, a Montagnard and Ede Indigenous human rights activist, to Vietnam where he faces the risk of severe torture. As a refugee recognized by the UN, Bdap’s situation … Read more
Around the world, various tech systems are reinforcing gender inequalities and entrenching racial, socio-economic systems of power, according to Amnesty International. Marginalized groups, including women and LGBTI people, face threats to their human rights due to extensive and improper data collection practices that do not reflect their individual realities. How are marginalized groups affected? Threats … Read more
Amnesty International Names Pedro Albert Sánchez as Prisoner of Conscience Who Is Pedro Albert Sánchez? Known for outspoken criticism of Cuban government Advocate for freedom of expression and peaceful assembly Arrested multiple times since 2020 for peaceful protests What Did Amnesty International Demand? Release of Pedro Albert Sánchez Freedom for all unjustly imprisoned individuals End … Read more