Arms Trade Treaty: Impact Over 10 Years Are Governments Violating the Treaty? Amnesty International exposes unlawful arms transfers perpetuating grave abuses in conflict zones. World’s top arms exporters breaching Arms Trade Treaty, resulting in loss of life. 155 states adopted the Treaty in 2013, aiming to govern global arms trade. US largest arms provider to … Read more
Responding to the violent attacks yesterday by an unidentified gang on protesters who were demonstrating against the heinous rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata in India, Aakar Patel, Chair of Board at Amnesty International India said: What was the response to the attacks on protesters? Shocking attack and intimidation of peaceful protesters No … Read more
Fear and Violence: Protests in the Wake of Kolkata Doctor’s Murder What Happened? An unidentified gang attacked peaceful protesters demanding justice for a doctor’s rape and murder in Kolkata, India. Aakar Patel from Amnesty International India condemned the attack, emphasizing the right to peaceful assembly. Call for Justice Authorities urged to ensure accountability for attackers … Read more
One Year on: Minority Christian Community in Pakistan Awaits Justice Pakistan’s government has failed to deliver justice for the minority Christian community one year after a violent arson and mob attack in Jaranwala, Amnesty International reports. Over 90% of attack suspects in Jaranwala are still at large. Trials for those arrested are yet to start. … Read more
Struggling Afghan Community: Human Rights Crisis Continues Are Afghan Women and Girls the Most Affected? The Afghan community is suffering from three years of unresolved frustrations under Taliban rule, with numerous human rights violations reported, especially against women and girls. Amnesty International conducted a wide-ranging consultation with over 150 stakeholders. Absence of concrete measures in … Read more
Afghanistan: Three Years of Taliban Rule and International Inaction What are the Key Issues? Amnesty International reports human rights violations by the Taliban. Consultation reveals international community’s failure to respond effectively. Women and girls in Afghanistan feel marginalized and oppressed. Why is the Situation Worsening? Justice system in Afghanistan collapses under Taliban’s Shariah law. Increasing … Read more
Justice for Esther Kiobel: The Fight Against Shell In the nineties, Shell was determined to make a profit from its operations in the Niger Delta – leading to devastating consequences for the local community. Who is Esther Kiobel? Esther Kiobel, 59, lost her husband in a 1995 sham trial orchestrated by Shell and the Nigerian … Read more
Responding to the latest developments in Eswatini, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, expresses concern about the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Suppression of Terrorism Act. What are the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision? The decision upholds repressive legislation in Eswatini Significant threats to freedom of expression, association, and … Read more
Responding to the Chief Adviser’s Call for Human Rights in Bangladesh What is Amnesty International urging the Bangladeshi authorities to do? Conduct a swift, thorough, impartial, and independent investigation into crimes against minority communities Prosecute those responsible in fair and transparent trials Ensure justice, reparations, and non-recurrence Amnesty International welcomes the interim government’s call for … Read more
Thousands of families evicted in Abidjan remain in need What are the details of the evictions in Abidjan? Tens of thousands evicted since January 2024 from Gesco, Boribana, Banco 1, and Abattoir Measures announced in March 2024 to be urgently implemented Rights of evicted people must be guaranteed by Ivorian authorities What challenges have the … Read more