At least 555 victims of mob violence recorded over the last decade What is fueling the upsurge of blasphemy killings in Nigeria? Alleged incitement from clerics Corruption and policing failures perpetuating violence The failure of the Nigerian authorities to protect lives has led to a growing escalation of mob violence over the last decade, as … Read more
Saudi Arabia/FIFA: Organizations demand a credible human rights assessment for 2034 World Cup bid What is the issue with AS&H Clifford Chance’s assessment? AS&H Clifford Chance’s flawed human rights assessment for Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup bid raises concerns. The assessment fails to acknowledge widespread abuses documented by various human rights organizations and UN … Read more
New Amnesty Research Highlights Ongoing Suffering of Civilians in Myanmar Conflict Recent research by Amnesty reveals the harrowing experience of civilians caught in the crossfire between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army in Rakhine State. One Rohingya shopkeeper, aged 42, recounts the heart-wrenching story of his family’s desperate attempt to escape to safety across … Read more
Urgent need for international support as thousands of Rohingya arrivals seek aid in Bangladesh after fleeing fighting: Why are Rohingya fleeing? New arrivals in Bangladesh faced persecution by Arakan Army and Myanmar military Escalating clashes in Rakhine State causing civilian casualties Forced conscription, displacement, and air strikes by the Myanmar military What are the challenges … Read more
Why did Amnesty International designate four individuals as prisoners of conscience in Cuba? In recognition of peaceful exercise of rights Ongoing surveillance, harassment, and criminalization threats Stand for courage and resistance against repression Who are the individuals designated? Félix Navarro, political dissident and activist Sayli Navarro, daughter of Félix and activist Luis Robles, protester for … Read more
Uganda’s LGBTQ Communities Face Uphill Battle Online What is the Current Situation? Amnesty International highlights a significant increase in online attacks against Uganda’s LGBTQ communities due to broad anti-LGBTQ laws. What Does the New Report Reveal? Patterns of technology-facilitated gender-based violence against LGBTQ individuals in Uganda. Instances of doxing, threats, impersonation, and other forms of … Read more
Reacting to the Polish government’s new migration strategy which cites the threat of Russia and Belarus using migration to ‘destabilize the country’ and proposes temporary suspension of the right to seek asylum, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayake, expressed concerns. Why is suspension of the right to seek asylum unlawful? Poland’s new … Read more
Israeli Military’s Attack on Qard al-Hassan Violates International Humanitarian Law Were the Israeli Military’s Attacks on Qard al-Hassan a Violation of International Humanitarian Law? Amnesty International raised concerns over 30 branches of Qard al-Hassan Attacks likely constitute a direct attack on civilian objects Israeli military’s actions could be investigated as a war crime What Happened … Read more
Yanette Bautista: An Inspiring Story of Resilience What happened to Yanette’s sister Nydia? Nydia was forcibly disappeared in 1987. Her remains were found three years later, revealing she was murdered by state authorities. How did Yanette respond to this tragedy? She established her organization and advocated for better protection for women searchers. She spearheaded a … Read more
Exploitation of Migrant Workers at Carrefour Sites in Saudi Arabia What Abuses Were Committed Against Migrant Workers? Deceived by recruitment agents Forced to work excessive hours Denied days off Cheated of earnings What Did Amnesty International’s Report Reveal? The abuses might constitute forced labor and human trafficking. Carrefour and partner Majid Al Futtaim failed to … Read more