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Sudan: three years on, UK government urged to halt "shameful" arms salesThree years on from the start of the conflict in Sudan, Amnesty are urging the UK Government to halt arms sales to the UAE, as warring parties intensify their brutal war on civilians.
15 Apr 2026 Press release -
UK: Amnesty warns NHS Data Chief - Palantir human rights concerns are 'not noise to be managed'It is deeply troubling that a senior NHS official would instruct colleagues to 'maintain focus' in the face of legitimate and well-documented human rights concerns.
09 Apr 2026 Press release -
Minister must keep Palantir out of Northern Ireland’s health serviceAmnesty is urging Mike Nesbitt to block any involvement of the US software company Palantir in the local health service
09 Apr 2026 Press release -
Scotland: Party leaders must pledge to keep Palantir out of Scotland’s NHS
Voters need to see that there is no place in Scotland for companies profiting from widespread human rights violations
01 Apr 2026 Press release -
UK: Amnesty condemns Palantir’s ongoing £330m NHS contract
No Palantir in our NHS
31 Mar 2026 Press release -
World Cup 2026: As FIFA breaks record revenues, fans and communities must not pay the price – new reportMillions of football fans attending the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA risk coming face to face with troubling attacks on human rights
30 Mar 2026 Press release -
"No Gaza genocide links in our NHS": Organisations urge NHS England to end £330m Palantir contract
Any company profiting from widespread human rights violations has no place in our NHS
20 Mar 2026 Press release -
Tech: Hospitals urged to reject Palantir software as rights and health groups demand NHS England cancel contractHealth workers' group Medact warns Palantir contract poses grave human rights risks to NHS England's Federated Data Platform
12 Mar 2026 Press release -
UK: Amnesty calls for fundamental redesign of social media platforms following Molly Russell documentary05 Mar 2026 Press release -
Scotland: Amnesty International Urges Police to Drop Facial Recognition Plans“The police must listen to the voices of people across Scotland, who are horrified at the prospect of this mass surveillance tool being rolled out on Scotland’s streets. In showing an alarming disregard for fundamental human rights and in disproportionat
04 Mar 2026 Press release -
Global: Governments ‘must not squander opportunity’ to show they stand on side of climate justiceThe advisory by the International Court of Justice is a vital opportunity to take concrete action and protect human rights. We call on governments to adopt the resolution in its current form and turn climate guidance into accountable and meaningful global climate action.
13 Feb 2026 Press release -
Russia: Slowing Telegram is another blow for freedom of expressionOn 10 February, Russian authorities began restricting access to Telegram, which is one of the most popular messaging applications in the country.
10 Feb 2026 Press release -
Human rights groups urge FIFA to act as World Cup 2026 faces escalating rights risksAs FIFA awards “Peace Prize,” coalition calls for concrete protections for workers, athletes, fans, journalists, and children
03 Dec 2025 Press release -
Global: The fossil fuel industry is endangering a quarter of humanity - new reportFirst-of-its-kind mapping with multi-country research reveals depth and scale of fossil fuel industry’s potential harm
13 Nov 2025 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Call on Irish FA to back UEFA suspension of Israel after FA Ireland votes for actionAmnesty International has called on the Irish Football Association (IFA) in Northern Ireland to support moves to suspend the Israel Football Association from UEFA and FIFA competitions, following the Football Association of Ireland (FAI)’s landmark vote at the weekend to formally seek the suspension.
12 Nov 2025 Press release -
Nigeria: Government must clear names of executed environmental activists Ogoni Nine30th anniversary of Ogoni Nine execution coincides with start of UN climate meeting COP30
10 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK arms licensing system ‘indefensible’ as British-linked weapons used in Sudan
The UK kept approving arms sales to the UAE, even when the risks were staring it in the face. This raises serious questions about the UK’s potential complicity in mass atrocities
28 Oct 2025 Press release -
Sudan: ‘Horrifying reports’ from El Fasher as RSF attacks civiliansThe RSF must immediately end attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure and allow humanitarian aid into the city. They must also guarantee safe passage for civilians who are trying to flee the violence.
28 Oct 2025 Press release -
Global: Amnesty calls on FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israeli Football AssociationAt least six settlement clubs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory are playing in Israeli leagues - violating international law and FIFA’s own rules
01 Oct 2025 Press release -
UK: ‘Serious concern’ ID card scheme will put people’s vital information at risk26 Sep 2025 Press release
