Amnesty International

Israel’s Alleged Interference in WhatsApp Case Raises Concerns About NSO Spyware Investigations

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Responding to the Forbidden Stories-led investigation, Amnesty International’s Security Lab raises critical concerns about Israel’s attempts to influence WhatsApp’s ongoing US lawsuit against NSO Group. Let’s explore the key revelations: What are the significant concerns raised? Israel’s regulatory oversight and impartiality of investigations into NSO Group Issues with Israeli companies contributing to human rights violations … Read more

Shocking Violation: Authorities Using Deadly Force on Peaceful Protesters!

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Amnesty International Report on Bangladesh Protests What actions have Bangladeshi authorities taken against student protesters? Unlawful force used against student protesters Six days of shutdown and communication restrictions Deployment of army, curfew, and shoot-on-sight orders How has Amnesty International responded to the situation? Verification and analysis of video and photographic evidence Reported on three incidents … Read more

Urgent Call to Action: Demand Immediate Release of Unjustly Detained Protestors in Uganda

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Chilling Arrests of Ugandan Protestors: A Violent Crackdown What Happened? Over a hundred youthful protestors were arrested in Uganda during anti-corruption protests. Amnesty International condemned the oppressive actions of the Ugandan government. Amnesty International’s Response According to Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, the arrests demonstrate a clampdown on dissent. … Read more

Missed Opportunity in Europe: Ignoring the Harm of Criminalization of Sex Work

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European Court of Human Rights ruling on Sex Workers What does the ruling entail? European Court of Human Rights against sex workers seeking redress Ruling on the impact of the “Nordic model” on human rights Failures of criminalizing sex work highlighted by Amnesty International Why is criminalizing sex work harmful? Amnesty International emphasized that criminalizing … Read more

Humanitarian Crisis in Niger: Rights Plummeting Post-Coup!

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Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending The military authorities in Niger have tightened their grip on opposition, civil society, and independent media since taking power in a coup one year ago. They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum and at least 30 officials from the ousted government. Additionally, several journalists have … Read more

LGBTI Triumphs and Challenges in Southern Africa: A Pride Recap

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Reflecting on Pride Month As Pride Month comes to an end, let’s take a look at the celebrations and challenges faced by LGBTI communities around the world. Global Celebrations Countries like Angola, Botswana, and South Africa have decriminalized same-sex relations. Malawi, however, still upholds laws that criminalize consensual same-sex conduct. Leadership sentiments against same-sex relations … Read more

Breaking: Landmark Law Offers Hope for Wrongly Convicted Prisoners in North-East Syria

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Recent Law Provides Hope for Prisoners in North-East Syria What did the Amnesty Law No. 10 of 2024 in North-East Syria Address? The recent decision by the Autonomous Administration of the North and East Syria Region to issue Amnesty Law No. 10 of 2024 offers relief to individuals convicted under broad counter-terrorism laws. Amnesty will … Read more

Breaking News: Russia Sentences RFE/RL Journalist, Sparks Concerns Over Media Freedom Crackdown

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Reaction to Sentencing of Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Reacting to the sentencing of RFE/RL Russian Service’s journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on unfounded charges of spreading false information by the Supreme Court of Tatarstan, Central Russia, Natalia Zviagina, Amnesty International’s Russia Director, emphasized: “This latest reprisal against an independent journalist is a clear demonstration of the lengths to … Read more

MP at Risk: Eswatini Guard Denies Food to Imprisoned Official

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Concerns raised over denial of food rations to jailed former parliamentarian in Eswatini What’s the issue at hand? Former Eswatini MP Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza denied proper meal for the last four days Authorities refusing external food deliveries per his medical requirements What’s being done about it? Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai … Read more

BREAKING: Urgent call for Bangladesh government to stop rising protester deaths!

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Responding to the Deadliest Day in Bangladesh Protests Amidst ongoing violence and protests in Bangladesh, the death toll rises to a shocking 32 in a single day. Amnesty International’s Babu Ram Pant condemns the excessive force used by authorities, emphasizing the importance of respecting the right to protest: Absolute intolerance towards protest and dissent Callous … Read more