Amnesty International

Israel’s brutal treatment of Gaza Palestinians must stop now!

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Israeli Authorities Accused of Unlawful Detention What is Happening? Israeli authorities are detaining Palestinians from Gaza indefinitely under the Unlawful Combatants Law. 27 former detainees, including a 14-year-old boy, testified to harrowing torture experiences. The law allows incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance. Why is this a Concern? Amnesty International condemns the indefinite incommunicado detention of … Read more

Shocking: Bangladesh Police’s Brutality on Protesters Exposed

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Unlawful Force Used Against Student Protesters in Bangladesh What Happened? Bangladeshi authorities came under fire for using unlawful force against student protesters during the ongoing ‘Bangla-Blockade’ quota-reform protest across the country. Amnesty International confirmed the use of force by the police against the protesters. Amnesty International analyzed witness testimonies, video, and photographic evidence. The violence … Read more

Breaking News: Urgent Call for Justice for Hirak Activist Mohamed Tadjadit in Algeria!

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Algeria: Authorities must drop bogus charges against Hirak activist Mohamed Tadjadit Amnesty International calls for the release of Mohamed Tadjadit before his trial in July, highlighting the ongoing repression of dissent in Algeria. Why is Mohamed Tadjadit detained? Arrested in January 2024 over social media commentary Charged with “glorification of terrorism” and online support for … Read more

Urgent call for freedom: Zimbabwe’s detained opposition members must be released now

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Urgent Call for Release of Detained Oppostion Members in Zimbabwe Zimbabwean authorities are urged to release over 70 opposition members who were detained for peaceful activism immediately and unconditionally, stated Amnesty International. What Happened? Members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party were arrested at a gathering at party leader Jameson Timba’s home in … Read more

Manipur, India in Crisis: Authorities Fail to Act

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Impunity of vigilante groups Police failing victims of communal violence Journalists, activists, influencers silenced through attacks and trumped-up charges Relief camps in dire need of support More than four hundred days since the start of ethnic violence between the dominant Meitei community and the minority Kuki and other tribal hill communities, the Bharatiya Janata Party … Read more

Call to Action: Eswatini Must Overturn Ex-Officials’ Convictions!

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Amnesty International Urges Eswatini to Quash Unjust Convictions of Former MPs Why Were Former Eswatini MPs Sentenced to Decades in Prison? Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza sentenced to 85 years. Mthandeni Dube sentenced to 58 years. Imprisoned for peaceful exercise of human rights. What Does Amnesty International Say? Deputy Regional Director Vongai Chikwanda demands immediate release. Violation … Read more

Human rights victories shine bright in six-month span

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Vanessa Mendoza Cortes stands with her hands on her hips in front of a camera.

January How has Norway improved prison conditions for those with mental health problems? Isolation reduction and more resources allocated Why were Russian rock band Bi-2 members detained in Thailand? Concerns over persecution in Russia for anti-war stance What led to the withdrawal of a bill in Belgium undermining the right to protest? Pressure from trade … Read more

Urgent: Demand for Release of Ennahda Party Leader in Tunisia Sparks International Outrage

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What happened in Tunisia? Tunisian authorities arrested Ennahdha Secretary General, Ajmi Ouirimi, along with two other party members, Mohamed Ghanoudi and Mosaab Gharbi. They were detained without charge during a regular ID road check. Their lawyers have not been allowed to meet them for 48 hours. Amnesty International’s Regional Director expressed concern over the crackdown. … Read more

Controversy: French sport bans spark outcry over discrimination before Olympics

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France: Hijab bans in French sport expose discriminatory double standards ahead of Olympic and Paralympic Games What did Amnesty International report reveal about hijab bans in French sports? The ban on French women athletes who wear headscarves at the Olympic Games violates human rights laws. The ban exposes the discriminatory nature of French authorities and … Read more

Gambia celebrates progress in FGM fight, but urgent action needed to tackle underlying issues

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Reacting to the rejection of a bill to repeal the 2015 Women’s (Amendment) Act which bans female genital mutilation (FGM), by Gambia’s parliament on 15 July, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: Why is the rejection of the bill significant? The bill aimed at reversing the ban on FGM … Read more