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Thailand: authorities must not deport Russian rock band at risk of persecution

Six members of Bi-2 remain in detention in Phuket The band has been subjected to a state-backed smear campaign in Russia for their opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘If deported to Russia...

Hong Kongers in UK must be protected from 'dangerous' new Article 23 legislation

‘The UK government needs to make sure the Hong Kong diaspora living here feel safe and free from the long arm of this legislation’ - Kerry Moscogiuri Responding to an announcement by Hong Kong’s Chief...

Myanmar: Military still importing aviation fuel despite sanctions three years on from coup

Several shipments had direct links to a storage unit in Vietnam, and one fuel trading company has an office in London Last year saw spike in deadly airstrikes from Myanmar military ‘The best way to...

Israel/OPT: UK's 'terrible' decision to halt funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency should be reversed

Responding to an announcement by the UK government that it was “pausing” its financial support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency over Israeli allegations that 12 of the agency’s employees...

USA: Alabama's 'cruel' execution of Kenneth Smith condemned

‘Accounts of Kenneth Smith’s last moments simply show that there is no humane way to take someone’s life’ - Justin Mazzola In response to the execution by nitrogen gas suffocation of Kenneth Smith in...

Israel/OPT: Israel must comply with today's ICJ ruling

Top UN court orders six provisional measures against Israel over Gaza genocide claim Case comes after shockingly-high civilian death toll, the denial of humanitarian aid and dehumanising rhetoric from...

Amnesty Media Awards 2024: entry deadline extended

Closing date for entries has been extended to Wednesday 31 January 2024 Prestigious set of awards celebrates excellence in human rights journalism Enter the awards:

Israel/OPT: UK must take prospect of Gaza genocide seriously after top court ruling

Commenting on today’s interim ruling by the International Court of Justice in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, Karla McLaren, Amnesty International UK’s Head of Government Affairs, said:...

Hong Kong: Overturning Chow Hang-tung acquittal for Tiananmen vigil ‘another blow’ to rule of law

Hong Kong activist and lawyer faces a potential life prison sentence ‘The Hong Kong authorities must drop all charges against Chow Hang-tung, ensure she is free from torture and other ill-treatment...

Israel/OPT: David Cameron's 'peaceful future' quest will fail without support for justice mechanisms

Foreign Secretary is calling for increase in Gaza aid deliveries rather than an end to Israel’s illegal blockade which will only perpetuate ‘demeaning’ aid reliance ‘Lord Cameron’s words will have...