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Northern Ireland: Statute of limitations is 'unacceptable betrayal' of victimsMany victims’ are having their worst fears realised in these proposals – the government are closing down paths to justice
Press release 14 Jul 2021 -
Russia: 'Landmark' ruling confirms ban on same-sex marriage is a violation of human rights
Russia: Ban on same-sex marriage is a violation of human rights
Press release 13 Jul 2021 -
Afghanistan: Europe must 'not turn a blind eye' to Afghan refugees facing return to dangerous country
The security situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating and Europe should not turn a blind eye to the dangers faced by Afghan returnees.
Press release 13 Jul 2021 -
Afghanistan: Reprehensible execution of surrendering soldiers is a 'war crime'
Afghan commandos executed by Taliban fighters
Press release 13 Jul 2021 -
Cuba: protests are a desperate cry to a government that doesn't listen
It was a historic day for Cuba but during the spontaneous demonstrations we received alarming reports of internet blackouts, arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force – including police firing on demonstrators – and reports of a long list of missing…
Press release 12 Jul 2021 -
Syria: cross-border aid resolution weakened by 'shameful' Russia and China tacticsAmnesty International has condemned the actions of Russia and China as “shameful” after the two countries succeeded in watering down a UN Security Council resolution on cross-border aid to Syria.
Press release 09 Jul 2021 -
Haiti: Killing of President and grave human rights violations under his watch must be urgently investigated
Haiti: Killing of President and grave human rights violations under his watch must be urgently investigated
Press release 08 Jul 2021 -
Covid-19: 4,000,000 death toll must push rich governments and big pharma to actCovid-19: 4,000,000 death toll must push rich governments and big pharma to act
Press release 08 Jul 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Mistakes of Republic’s Mother and Baby Home inquiry must not be repeated – new reportPress release 07 Jul 2021
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Belarus: former presidential contender jailed for 14 yearsResponse to today’s jailing of the former Belarusian presidential contender Viktar Babaryka by a court in Minsk.
Press release 06 Jul 2021 -
UK: Home Office Borders Bill is 'legislative vandalism'This shockingly-bad bill will fatally undermine the right to asylum - both in the UK and elsewhere.
Press release 05 Jul 2021 -
UK: MPs should vote down 'dystopian' policing billAmnesty International is urging MPs to oppose the controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Commons, warning that the proposed legislation will severely curtail basic rights, and entrench racism and discrimination.
Press release 04 Jul 2021 -
Belarus: law student jailed for graduation speechAmnesty International is calling for the immediate release of a Belarusian student jailed for 15 days after making a graduation speech in which she honoured past staff members and graduates who have faced reprisals for supporting peaceful protests in the…
Press release 02 Jul 2021 -
Eswatini: authorities have launched 'full-frontal assault' on human rightsPress release 02 Jul 2021 -
Thailand: Rubber bullets and chemicals fired at protesters by police - new reportPeaceful protesters violently targeted by police in Thailand over the past year.
Press release 01 Jul 2021 -
Austria: women migrant care workers 'exploited' during pandemicThousands of Romanian and Slovak live-in care workers face discriminatory pay and working conditions during pandemic.
Press release 01 Jul 2021 -
Turkey: withdrawal from Istanbul Convention 'sets clock back ten years' on women's rightsTurkey: withdrawal from Istanbul Convention 'sets clock back ten years' on women's rights
Press release 01 Jul 2021 -
Hong Kong: 'Human Rights Emergency' declared on first anniversary of National Security LawPress release 30 Jun 2021
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Russia: raids on Proekt are 'another brazen attack' on independent mediaAmnesty International has condemned “brazen” house raids carried out today on journalists at the Russian investigative media outlet Proekt.Media.
Press release 29 Jun 2021 -
UK: Amnesty brings 'conversion therapy' torture ban message to Downing StreetAmnesty brings 'conversion therapy' torture ban message to Downing Street
Press release 29 Jun 2021
