Iranian Authorities Urged to Stop Imminent Execution of Mohammad Reza Azizi Why is Mohammad Reza Azizi Facing Execution? Mohammad Reza Azizi, now 21, was arrested at 17 and sentenced to death for a crime committed as a child. Iranian authorities plan to carry out his execution on October 21, 2024, in Shiraz, Fars province. What … Read more
Legal Deadline Looms for Justice Will Suspects Finally Face Consequences? October 25 deadline for 2004 Tak Bai massacre case 85 deaths demand accountability Former officials evading justice Background of the Tragedy Protest for unjust detentions turns violent 7 protesters killed immediately 78 detainees die in transit Official misconduct condemned Legal Battles Unfold Families seek justice … Read more
Climate change is increasingly driving violations of the right to life and the right to health. In fact, climate change has been called “the greatest global health threat facing the world in the 21st century”. How does climate change impact health? Extreme weather events worsened by climate change pose serious threats to physical and mental … Read more
Amnesty International Urges Immediate Release of Zambian Journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo Why was Thomas Allan Zgambo Arrested? Zambian authorities arrested journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo for his critical reporting. He was taken into custody without official charges after publishing a controversial article. What Does Amnesty International Say? “Journalism is not a crime. In fact, Zambia’s Constitution … Read more
Responding to reports that police in Mozambique’s Nampula city fired at and detained supporters of opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane at a rally following disputed national elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, addressed the situation: What is the Standpoint of Amnesty International? Amnesty International condemns the shooting and … Read more
19 international civil society organisations demand due process at the review of journalist Jose Rubén Zamora’s detention due on Friday 18 October 2024. What is the Current Situation? Journalist Zamora has been unjustly imprisoned since 29 July 2022. The substitute judge presiding over Zamora’s case faces social media stigmatization and a criminal complaint. At least … Read more
What are the key takeaways from the COP16 Biodiversity summit? The importance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework The need for a robust monitoring mechanism The crucial role of Indigenous Peoples and land-dependent communities The risks faced by environmental defenders and land protectors How crucial is the Global Biodiversity Framework? The Global Biodiversity Framework contains … Read more
Reacting to the Polish government’s new migration strategy Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayake, criticizes the proposal to suspend the right to seek asylum, calling it “flagrantly unlawful.” The strategy cites the threat of Russia and Belarus using migration to destabilize the country. What are the key concerns raised by Amnesty International? … Read more
Coalition Demands the Halt of Discriminatory Algorithm in French Social Security Why is the Algorithm Discriminatory? Treats marginalized individuals with suspicion Violates human rights standards Discriminates against those with disabilities and low income Amnesty International and La Quadrature du Net call for immediate action to stop the discriminatory practice. What Revealed the Discriminatory Nature? LQDN … Read more
A Critical Review of Pakistan’s Human Rights Record What Infractions Have Been Identified? Two blasphemy-related extrajudicial executions by the police Crackdown on protests Enactment of the restrictive Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024 Arbitrary detention and mass arrests of opposition workers and leaders Ban on Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Harassment of human rights defenders like … Read more