Repackaging Repression: The Cyber Security Act and the Continuing Lawfare Against Dissent in Bangladesh What is the Cyber Security Act 2023 and its Impact? The Cyber Security Act in Bangladesh continues repressive legislations, posing threats to human rights and freedom of expression. It is crucial to understand the implications of this law. CSA rehashes repressive … Read more
Analysis of Tech Companies’ Role in Venezuela Are Tech Companies Fulfilling Their Human Rights Responsibilities? The Venezuelan government-backed app was updated to allow users to report dissenters. Ethical concerns arise regarding technology companies’ roles in enabling potential human rights abuses. Amnesty International questions the responsibility of tech developers and platforms. International Human Rights Law at … Read more
Thailand: Constitutional Court Decision Dissolves Move Forward Party What is the Response to the Court’s Decision? Amnesty International’s Senior Director expresses concern over the dissolution of the Move Forward Party Labeling it as a violation of freedom of expression Urging Thai authorities to reverse the decision Why was the Move Forward Party Dissolved? The Election … Read more
Private Businesses Accused of Complicity in Forced Evictions of Maasai Communities in Tanzania What Does the Report Reveal? Ortello Business Corporation (OBC) involved in evicting Maasai Indigenous communities Improper trophy hunting activities conducted under the guise of ‘conservation’ TAASA Lodge and &BEYOND also operating in the affected area What Calls for Action Have Been Made? … Read more
Reacting to the Announcement of a New Interim Government in Bangladesh Amid mass protests in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned. Amnesty International’s Regional Director for South Asia, Smriti Singh, emphasizes the importance of protecting people’s rights. What Should the Interim Government Prioritize? Protection of people’s right to life, free speech, and peaceful assembly. … Read more
Shocking Secret Execution in Iran What Happened? Reza Rasaei, a 34-year-old member of oppressed Kurdish and Yaresan ethnic and religious minorities, was arbitrarily executed in connection to the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising. He was subjected to torture, ill-treatment, including sexual violence, and sentenced to death after a sham trial. The Iranian authorities carried out the … Read more
What role do Big Tech platforms play in promoting racist violence in the UK? Amid the surge of racist and Islamophobic violence in the UK, Pat de Brún from Amnesty Tech highlights the concerning role of social media platforms in exacerbating the situation. How do social media algorithms contribute to escalating xenophobic discourse? Algorithms prioritize … Read more
Why are Human Rights Bodies Failing to Act in Ethiopia? Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, criticizes the lack of action by human rights bodies in response to ongoing atrocities in Ethiopia. Millions of Ethiopians facing denial of justice due to conflict. No progress in holding individuals accountable in the … Read more
Recent Racist Attacks in the UK: What You Need to Know What has happened in the UK? Violent disorder and hate crimes Hotels housing refugees set on fire Mosques and businesses attacked Racist targeting based on skin color, faith, or origin What does Amnesty International say? In response to the recent events, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty … Read more
By denying and restricting access to abortion to millions of people since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 with the Dobbs decision, the United States is failing to comply with its international human rights obligations and standards to ensure pregnant people have access to abortion, according to a new report published by Amnesty … Read more