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Thailand: Throw out extradition case against refugee Hakeem Ali al-Araibi
'This case has made global headlines and shocked the world' - Katherine Gerson
Press release 04 Feb 2019 -
Hong Kong: Court ruling a setback in transgender fight for equality“No one should be forced to undergo gender-affirming surgery in order to have their gender legally recognised."
Press release 01 Feb 2019 -
Nigeria: 'deadliest' Boko Haram attack on Rann leaves at least 60 people murderedAmnesty verifies satellite imagery showing hundreds of burned structures in the town
Press release 01 Feb 2019 -
Iraq: Coalition should follow Australia's lead after admission of 18 civilian deaths in MosulAustralia’s admissions in stark contrast to UK and US denials
Press release 01 Feb 2019 -
Vigil for murdered student Giulio Regeni at Egyptian Embassy in London‘The demand for truth for Giulio will not go away’
Press release 01 Feb 2019 -
Saudi Arabia: 'Relief' at withdrawal of death penalty against female activistIsraa al-Ghomgham no longer facing death penalty, but four other activists remain at risk
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Venezuela: Arrest of 11 journalists a 'vain attempt' to disguise human rights violationsA free press is fundamental for the defense of human rights in any country in the world' Erika Guevara-Rosas
Press release 31 Jan 2019 -
Urgent Action update: Lawyer detained in undisclosed location
Hoda Abdelmoniem appeared before the prosecution for investigation, and her pre-trial detention was renewed for 15 days.
Urgent action outcomes 31 Jan 2019 -
Urgent Action: Peaceful protesters attacked and one murdered
Hundreds of workers from southern Philippines have been camping out in Manila since 27 November 2018 to protest.
Urgent action outcomes 31 Jan 2019 -
Russia: 'Heartless' charges against activist who supported detained colleague“The government’s crackdown on Open Russia is not only absurd and vicious, it has also reached a new level of cruelty”.
Press release 31 Jan 2019 -
Ecuador: Government imposes 'impossible' restrictions on Venezuelans entering the countryAmnesty responds to reports that Ecuadorian authorities are preventing Venezuelans from entering the country
Press release 30 Jan 2019 -
Israel/OPT: online tourism giants profiting from illegal settlements - new report‘Tourists coming here are brainwashed, they are lied to’
Press release 30 Jan 2019 -
Pakistan: Asia Bibi must be free to seek safety in country of her choicePress release 29 Jan 2019
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Urgent Action update: Arbitrary detention extended
On 8 January 2019, the Cairo Criminal Court renewed Islam Khalil’s detention for a further 45 days.
Urgent action outcomes 29 Jan 2019 -
China: Rights website founder jailed for five years is 'latest victim of government assault'Press release 29 Jan 2019
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Urgent Action update: Woman attacked for seeking justice for son
On 11 January, two unidentified men in a motorbike shot three times at the car in which Alfamir Castillo was.
Urgent action outcomes 29 Jan 2019 -
Bahrain: verdict against Sheikh Salman is 'another nail in the coffin' for free speech'The Bahraini authorities must quash Sheikh Ali Salman’s conviction'
Press release 28 Jan 2019 -
USA: Amnesty International sends senior leadership delegation to US-Mexico border‘We must not abandon those who have lost everything and are trying to rebuild their lives’ - Margaret Huang
Press release 28 Jan 2019 -
Urgent Action: Administrative detention for Facebook posts
Indian journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem was arrested because of Facebook posts where he criticised the government.
Urgent action outcomes 28 Jan 2019 -
China: 'Gross injustice' as lawyer Wang Quanzhang sentenced to four and a half yearsPress release 28 Jan 2019
