One Year Later: A Mother’s Pain Why was Neth Nahara Imprisoned? Angolan Tiktoker Neth Nahara jailed for criticizing president on TikTok Unconstitutional extension of her sentence raised concerns Growing intolerance towards critical voices in Angola What Impact Does Her Detention Have? Neth’s mother, Aunty Fina, speaks out Neth’s childhood dreams and aspirations The challenges faced … Read more
Jordanian authorities weaponize Cybercrimes Law to target journalists and activists Amnesty International reported an alarming trend where Jordanian authorities are utilizing a new Cybercrimes Law to suppress dissenting voices and persecute those critical of the government. Increased Scope and Restrictions Under the New Law A critical focus is on individuals expressing opinions against governmental practices … Read more
Angola: TikToker Neth Nahara Detained for Criticizing President Why was TikToker Neth Nahara arrested? Angola’s TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, criticized President João Lourenço in a video. She was arrested for committing an ‘outrage against the state.’ What does Amnesty International say? Amnesty International’s Vongai Chikwanda states that Neth Nahara … Read more
Urgent Call to Halt Mass Arrests in Tanzania What is Happening in Tanzania? Authorities arresting government critics Intimidation of the political opposition increasing Major figures detained by police Why is This Concerning? Arrests ahead of local elections Violation of freedom of expression and association International rights need to be respected Release Detainees or Charge Them … Read more
Critical Report: Gas Flares Threaten Amazon and Human Rights What Urgent Measures Are Needed to Address the Climate Crisis? End harmful activities like gas flares Priority on phase-out of fossil fuels Focus on historically marginalized communities New report by Amnesty International How Is Ecuador Failing to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions? Despite court ruling, gas flaring … Read more
Why is Amnesty International Urging Urgent Action in Venezuela? Amnesty International sent an open letter to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan Erika Guevara-Rosas, senior director at Amnesty International, expressed concerns over the crisis in Venezuela What Are the Critical Issues Highlighted? Dozens of people have died at the hands of security … Read more
Responding to the news that Saudi Arabia’s Specialized Criminal Court of Appeal quashed the death sentence against 55-year-old retired teacher Mohammad bin Nasser al-Ghamdi, Dana Ahmed, Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa Researcher, said: What was the so-called ‘crime’ of Mohammad bin Nasser al-Ghamdi? Mohammed bin Nasser al-Ghamdi’s so-called ‘crime’ was expressing his opinions … Read more
More than 160 people arrested since mid-June before upcoming SADC summit in Harare Evidence of torture or other ill-treatment “Sets a dangerous tone for the bloc’s commitment to human rights” – Idriss Ali Nassah Zimbabwean authorities must end their crackdown against opposition and civil society members ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit … Read more
Convictions follow shooting near Banhine National Park in 2020 What does this mean for the victims? Amnesty International and Mozambique’s CDD welcome the sentencing of six police officers at the Mabalane District Court for shooting six local residents near Banhine National Park in 2020. An investigation was initiated in 2021 after Amnesty International called for … Read more
Reacting to the start of a technical investigation mission ordered by the Ministry of the Environment of Congo into the Metssa Congo recycling plant located in Vindoulou, Pointe-Noire region, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: Why is the Ministry of Environment investigating the Metssa Congo recycling plant? Welcome the … Read more