During his visit to Angola from 13 to 15 October, US President Joe Biden must demand Angolan President João Lourenço and his government immediately release five government critics arbitrarily detained for more than a year, four of whom have been tortured through deliberate denial of medical care, Amnesty International said. Why is President Biden’s Intervention … 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
Why is Amnesty International Urging Greece to Repeal Legal Rules? Amnesty International is calling on Greece to urgently repeal legal rules causing asylum seekers on Samos to be unlawfully detained. What Revelations Does the Report Make about the Samos Refugee Centre? Reveals use of arbitrary detention orders Greece serving as a testing ground for EU … Read more
What foreign weapons are fueling conflict in Sudan? Weapons from China, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, UAE, and Yemen Why is the existing arms embargo on Darfur ineffective? The conflict in Sudan is being fueled by a constant flow of weapons into the country. What has Amnesty International found regarding weapons in Sudan? Newly manufactured foreign weapons … Read more
Amnesty International Report on Bangladesh Protests What actions have Bangladeshi authorities taken against student protesters? Unlawful force used against student protesters Six days of shutdown and communication restrictions Deployment of army, curfew, and shoot-on-sight orders How has Amnesty International responded to the situation? Verification and analysis of video and photographic evidence Reported on three incidents … Read more