Has Saudi Arabia met FIFA’s human rights requirements for the 2034 World Cup bid? Amnesty International expresses concerns over human rights record. Saudi Arabia falls short in meeting fundamental reform and rights commitments. Risks abound for hosting mega sporting events in countries with poor human rights records. Saudi Arabia has failed to meet FIFA’s human … Read more
Reacting to the Release of Imprisoned Activists in Russia Why is this release significant? 16 individuals, including human rights defenders, activists, and journalists, have been released from Russian prisons. Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Marie Struthers, expresses relief and joy at their release. What is the message from Amnesty International? Marie … Read more
Why was journalist José Rubén Zamora declared a prisoner of conscience? Amnesty International declared José Rubén Zamora a prisoner of conscience What are the demands of Amnesty International regarding his release? Authorities must release him immediately and unconditionally What is the current situation of José Rubén Zamora? He has spent two years in the Mariscal … Read more
Prisoners Dying in Inhumane Conditions in Benin What are the Conditions Like in Benin’s Prisons? At least 46 prisoners died in Benin’s prisons between January and July 2023. Prisoners faced overcrowded cells, lack of clean water, and no medical treatment. How is Amnesty International Responding to the Situation? Amnesty International calls for immediate measures to … Read more
Upcoming Nationwide Protests in Nigeria What does Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director say? The Nigerian authorities must respect the right to peaceful protest. Government officials should not demonize protesters. Protests must not be used as an excuse to crackdown on human rights. What is driving the protests? Escalating food prices are deepening poverty in Nigeria. Families … Read more
What are the demands of international organizations in the context of protests in Venezuela? In the aftermath of post-electoral protests in Venezuela, undersigned organizations strongly advocate for the respect and guarantee of the right to freedom of expression, assembly, and peaceful protest. The call is made to the authorities to refrain from criminalizing protests and … Read more
Significant Convictions for Crimes Against Humanity in Guinea Responding to the recent convictions of eight individuals for crimes against humanity related to the tragic events of September 2009 in Conakry, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Samira Daoud, expressed cautious optimism. The verdict entails a significant moment almost fifteen years after the … Read more
Amnesty International Urges Action Against Threat to Freedom of Association in Paraguay What is the Urgent Global Action by Amnesty International? Amnesty International issued an urgent global action against the passage of a bill in Paraguay. The action calls on the president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies to withdraw the bill. Why is the … Read more
Amnesty International Designates Wet’suwet’en Chief Dsta’hyl as Prisoner of Conscience What is a Prisoner of Conscience? Amnesty International has designated Likhts’amisyu Clan Wing Chief Dsta’hyl as the first-ever prisoner of conscience in Canada. This decision recognizes individuals confined due to their beliefs, ethnicity, or other reasons without advocating violence. Why Chief Dsta’hyl? Chief Dsta’hyl was … Read more
Yezidis Still Suffering Violations, 10 Years After Islamic State Attack Why Are Yezidis Still Missing? As per Amnesty International, thousands of Yezidi survivors of IS atrocities remain missing, with hundreds believed to be detained in north-east Syria, even after a decade has passed since the initial attack. Over 3,000 Yezidis unlawfully killed by IS At … Read more